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The Application of Digital Technology in the Environmental Art Design of Urban Space Renewal: A Case Study of Virtual Scene Rehearsal and Interactive Installations

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Xu Geng

Tongling University, Tongling 244061, Anhui, China.

*Corresponding author: Xu Geng

Published: October 16,2025

Abstract

With the acceleration of urbanization, urban space renewal has become a critical issue for sustainable development, focusing not only on physical reconstruction but also on the enhancement of environmental quality and public experience. This paper explores the transformative application of digital technology in the environmental art design of urban renewal projects. Specifically, it investigates the roles of virtual scene rehearsal and interactive installations as pivotal tools for designers, planners, and the public. Virtual scene rehearsal, utilizing technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), offers an immersive, true-to-scale platform for pre-project evaluation. This allows a diverse range of stakeholders, from citizens to policymakers, to experience, navigate, and modify design schemes within a dynamic simulated environment before any physical implementation. This paper analyzes the synergistic relationship between these two digital applications, proposing an integrated framework where virtual re-hearsals are used to meticulously design, rigorously test, and iteratively refine interactive installations. By examining theoretical models and practical implications, the study concludes that the strategic integration of these digital technologies is not merely a technical upgrade but a fundamental paradigm shift in creating more human-centric, responsive, and resilient urban environments that can adapt to the evolving needs of their inhabitants.

Keywords

Urban Space Renewal; Environmental Art Design; Digital Technology; Virtual Scene Rehearsal; Interactive Installations; Public Space Vitality; Human-Centric Design; Participatory Design; Digital Twin; Smart Cities

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The Application of Digital Technology in the Environmental Art Design of Urban Space Renewal: A Case Study of Virtual Scene Rehearsal and Interactive Installations

How to cite this paper: Xu Geng. (2025) The Application of Digital Technology in the Environmental Art Design of Urban Space Renewal: A Case Study of Virtual Scene Rehearsal and Interactive Installations. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(9), 1758-1762.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.09.011