The article is an attempt to classify selected tools supporting the implementation of studies and research using SPACE SYNTAX theory. The tools have been grouped taking into account the assessment of the state of their availability, the platform for which they were developed and the level of support from the developers for end users. For comparative purposes, the functionalities of the tools are presented, taking into account the types of input data and the available forms of graphical presentation of the obtained results. Information has also been collected about groups and companies that implement surveys and develop IT platforms for their implementation. An additional purpose of the article is to present the directions of development of platforms supporting research, based on the described methodology and tools in conjunction with VR technology. The analyzed literature sources indicate the possibility of using game engines to integrate the described tools with simulation systems. They allow dynamic change of the environment with real-time analysis of results testing different variants of solutions for improvement. Such activities allow gaining higher efficiency of experimental work and satisfaction of users of tested spaces and communication solutions for the construction and modernization of architectural objects with complex functional systems and urban spaces.