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Enhancing the Implementation of Digital Twin concept in Building Operation

Author

Term

4. term

Publication year

2021

Pages

106

Abstract

Digital Twins are virtual models of real buildings that stay synchronized with data from the physical building. This thesis explores how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry—especially during the operation and maintenance phase—could benefit from adopting Digital Twins. By bringing data into one place and keeping it current, a Digital Twin makes information easier to find, interpret, and share. It can support clearer visualization, more informed decision-making, and the ability to run what‑if simulations before acting in the real building. In day-to-day operations, it can serve as an intelligent platform that helps teams monitor performance, track updates, communicate, and connect related operation and maintenance tasks. The study maps these potential uses and clarifies where Digital Twins may add value during building operation.

Digitale tvillinger er virtuelle modeller af fysiske bygninger, som løbende opdateres med data fra den virkelige bygning. Dette speciale undersøger, hvordan arkitektur-, ingeniør- og byggebranchen (AEC) – især i drifts- og vedligeholdelsesfasen – kan få gavn af at indføre digitale tvillinger. Når data samles og holdes ajour ét sted, bliver information lettere at finde, forstå og dele. En digital tvilling kan give tydeligere visualiseringer, bedre grundlag for beslutninger og mulighed for at køre “hvad‑nu‑hvis”-simuleringer, før man handler i den fysiske bygning. I den daglige drift kan den fungere som en intelligent platform, der hjælper med at overvåge bygningsydelse, holde styr på opdateringer, kommunikere på tværs og koble relaterede opgaver inden for drift og vedligehold. Specialet kortlægger disse potentielle anvendelser og præciserer, hvor digitale tvillinger kan skabe værdi i bygningsdriften.

[This apstract has been rewritten with the help of AI based on the project's original abstract]