2. Execute – The role of Augmented Reality in Enhancing Urban Biodiversity

2.1 Specific features and types of AR Tools

An AR application for this purpose would be more than just a visualization tool; it would be a dynamic platform for discovery, design, and problem-solving. Key features and tools would include:

• 3D Model Visualization: Project 3D models of proposed urban developments onto a real-world map (e.g., their school grounds or local park) and then overlay simulations of how these developments might impact local wildlife habitats, water flow, or light pollution.
• Data Visualization Overlays: Overlay virtual representations of biomimetic architectural elements (e.g., a building façade inspired by a desert beetle's water collection) onto existing structures, allowing students to "see" how these designs could function in real time.
• Identification and Information: Use AR to "discover" virtual wildlife species in designated urban areas, learning about their habitats, behaviors, and how urban design decisions affect them.