The Digital Twins concept continues to generate a significant amount of buzz in the smart building market. This technology, which seeks to create virtual representations of physical structures, offers a tantalizing promise of increased efficiency and sustainability. At the heart of the digital twin phenomenon is the creation of a dynamic, digital counterpart of a physical entity. In the realm of smart buildings, digital twins offer an opportunity for building owners and facilities managers to streamline operations, maximize energy efficiency, and elevate the overall occupant experience. Achieving this feat through real-time data integration and sophisticated modelling techniques, stakeholders can visualize and monitor building operations. This technology was thrust into the limelight following its inclusion in Gartner’s 2017 Hype Curve. Since then, predictions about “billions of things” represented by digital twins and their transformational impact on buildings have been plentiful. But the reality is, we’re still in the early stages of realizing this potential. It is […]