Alphatec provided a comprehensive framework for an effective and persuasive DCFEMS Outreach Communication Plan. The Capital Improvement Project consisted of a new Fleet Maintenance Facility and Logistics Warehouse for the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DCFEMS). Our communications plan leveraged an immersive experience with DCFEMS team utilizing Extended Reality (XR) technologies, which encompassed Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), website and mobile device content, face-to-face engagement, and DCFEMS community presentations.
The demonstration took place at the existing DCFEMS maintenance facility, but with the help of VEGA, the team was able to explore their new campus virtually. Using a VR headset, Augmented Reality (AR) tabletop models, and a web-based 2D-to-3D viewer, DCFEMS experienced an immersive walkthrough of their upgraded facility.

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Experience VEGA and explore the new DCFEMS campus through Augmented Reality
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3D Model:
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Use the preset bubbles to explore various buildings within the campus
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Use two-fingers in a pinching motion to zoom in and out
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Use one finger to spin the model around
AR Model:
Click the AR button on the bottom right-hand side for a table-top size model (may take 30-60 seconds to load)
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Use two-fingers in a pinching motion to zoom in and out, and rotate the orientation of the campus
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Use one finger to dock the model
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Once docked and scaled, move your phone around the campus to explore inside the buildings
Extended Reality at your fingertips
These innovative tools have revolutionized public outreach for all of our upcoming projects and clientele.
Augmented Reality
Harness the power of AR to create interactive data visualizations that simplify complex project information
Virtual Reality
Offer virtual tours of the project site, enabling stakeholders to explore the proposed design, encouraging active participation
Web-Based 3D Model
Avoid proprietary software and training with project-specific websites featuring interactive elements for public engagement.
Other Example Projects:
University of the District of Columbia Building 52
Interactive Web-Based 3D Model
Slider Visual | Before & After
BEFORE
AFTER
BUILDING 52 SITE UPGRADES
BUILDING 52 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Interactive PDF
