Virtual Reality for Empathy Building

Lory Barile, Adela Glyn-Davies and Robert O'Toole, University of Warwick

Using Virtual Reality (VR) for Empathy Building in Housing Retrofitting and Sustainable Living through Participatory Design

This project builds on the success and findings of the Retrofit Rocks Project and supports Coventry City Council’s efforts to increase the uptake of retrofit programs.

It employs a human-centred approach using co-creative workshops and virtual reality (VR) to enhance public awareness and households’ uptake of retrofit grants.

Lory Barile working with local schools and Coventry residents to raise awareness of different ways to increase the energy efficiency of our homes.

Project Team: 

Project Lead: Lory Barile

Project Co-Lead: Adela Glyn-Davies

Project Co-Lead: Robert O'Toole

Partners: Coventry City Council, Act on Energy, Destination Ball Hill. 

Lory Barile

Dr. Lory Barile is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick and an applied behavioural and experimental economist. Her current research explores how people-centred approaches
 

Adela Glyn-Davies

Adela Glyn-Davies is Head of Warwick Design Studies and Associate Professor in Design and Global Sustainable Development. Her work explores systemic imbalances through methodological and asset-based