Virtual architecture refers to the design and simulation of buildings and spaces using digital technologies. On the other hand, physical architecture refers to the actual construction of buildings and physical structures.
Virtual architecture can be manipulated and altered quickly on a computer, allowing architects to experiment with different designs and see how they will look in 3D before construction even begins. Physical architecture requires materials and skilled labor to create, and changes may be more difficult and costly to implement.
Additionally, virtual architecture allows for a greater degree of flexibility and experimentation in terms of design and materials. Virtual architects can create structures that may not be possible or practical in the physical world. However, physical architecture provides the tangible and functional spaces that people use and inhabit.
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