Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
THE 4th INTERNATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE, Trabzon, Türkiye, 17 - 19 Mayıs 2025, cilt.2, ss.258-269, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
The metaverse is a world that transcends our imagination, offering an online virtual space to create more
experiences without considering geographic location. It is defined as a digital universe that surpasses the
boundaries of the physical world. This digital realm, generated by computers, provides an experience beyond
reality, enabling users to express themselves, communicate, and participate in various activities. The metaverse
promises to be one of the cornerstones of future digital life by presenting innovative opportunities in areas such as
business, education, architecture, engineering and entertainment. This universe, where physical spatial constraints
become insignificant and a permanent virtual space for commercial interactions is provided, is regarded as the
future of the internet. Over its nearly thirty-year history, the metaverse has continuously evolved through
technological innovations, gaining broader recognition in 2021 when Mark Zuckerberg rebranded Facebook as
"Meta." This development has enhanced the understanding of the metaverse's potential and increased interest in
the digital world. In architecture and engineering, the opportunities offered by the metaverse are expected to be
revolutionary. Predictions regarding its future impact suggest that the metaverse will drive significant
transformation in these fields. Within this context, this study examines the potential contributions, advantages, and
disadvantages of the metaverse in architecture. It has been observed that the metaverse facilitates virtual design
and engineering processes, offering significant benefits in terms of time and cost. However, challenges such as
infrastructure deficiencies and standardization processes have also been identified. Such evaluations are critical
for better understanding the role of the metaverse in architecture.