JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i7.11028ArticleResearch on Teaching Reform in Environmental Design Courses Based on Virtual Simulation Technologyhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/7/10.26689/jcer.v9i7.11028XuXin,LiYizhang2025972025-07-25Addressing limitations such as the lack of immersion and difficulties in comprehensively evaluating design schemes in traditional teaching models of environmental design courses, this study explores teaching reforms using virtual simulation technology. An immersive virtual teaching environment was constructed, integrating virtual simulation technology gradually into the teaching process, with practical teaching cases used to assess the effectiveness of these reforms. Results demonstrate that virtual simulation technology significantly enhances students’ spatial understanding and design expression abilities, while also improving teaching interactivity and student engagement. This reform aligns with the trend towards digital design, offering innovative ideas and methodologies for teaching environmental design courses.

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