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 pilot study introduces a game-based VR application for construction education in interior architecture. Results show that VR enhances engagement, spatial learning, and motivation, while highlighting the need for clearer guidance and navigation.

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.