This paper reviews 68 studies (2000–2025) on VR in architecture and design education, revealing growing interest, design-focused applications, and the need for stronger evidence and pedagogical models.

This study introduces a VR-based gamified platform that enables interior architecture students to evaluate sustainable wall materials through interactive simulations, enhancing motivation, critical thinking, and sustainability literacy. Initial findings suggest that immersive, data-driven experiences foster deeper understanding of ecological impacts in design education.

This study explores the educational potential of Cities: Skylines 2 as a city-building simulation game, highlighting its ability to bridge theoretical urban planning principles with practical application. Findings suggest that integrating such simulations into architectural and planning education can enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and understanding of urban dynamics.