Digital Twin
A virtual replica of a physical building that updates in real-time with sensor and operational data.
Definition
A Digital Twin is a dynamic digital representation of a physical building or infrastructure asset that mirrors its real-world counterpart in real-time. Connected to IoT sensors and building systems, digital twins enable predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and operational insights. AI enhances digital twins by analyzing sensor data streams, predicting equipment failures, optimizing building performance, and simulating scenarios before implementing changes in the physical building.
Examples
Predicting HVAC equipment failures before they occur using sensor data analysis
Optimizing building energy consumption based on occupancy patterns
Simulating the impact of renovation scenarios on building performance
Related Use Cases
AI with Project Data
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