Penned by the adept hand of Hrushikesh Zadgaonkar from GlobalLogic and unveiled on September 21, 2022, this report delves profoundly into Facebook’s expansive internet-powered realm known as the Metaverse. Among its myriad attributes are interoperability, boundless user engagement, dynamic virtual worlds, real-time interpersonal interactions, and lasting presence. Contained within this report is a thorough exploration of the versatile applications that the Metaverse presents. These encompass a broad spectrum, ranging from ingenious marketing strategies and novel forms of social media engagement to the establishment of a vibrant virtual economy and the facilitation of remote work dynamics.

Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Block Chain, Communications, Construction/New Buildings, Cybersecurity/Privacy, Post-COVID-19, Metaverse, Virtual Reality