Hardware, Software, Heartware: Digital Twinning for More Sustainable Built Environments

This book explores the potential of Digital Twins (DTs) to create more sustainable urban habitats by recognizing the need for software to reflect socio-economic and cultural practices. It provides insights into rethinking DTs' purpose and highlights case studies from around the world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the immense potential of Digital Twins (DTs) as a powerful tool for creating more sustainable urban environments. It explores how, in the digital age, cities are increasingly embracing DTs as a strategic tool for urban governance, aiming to boost operational efficiency and improve the quality of life for their citizens. While the study and implementation of DTs have been extensively explored as virtual, dynamic 3D replicas of physical entities across various disciplines, this book takes a unique approach by recognizing the importance of incorporating the "software behind virtual DT platforms" to not only represent the "hardware of our physical cities but also to reflect the 'heartware of socio-economic and cultural practices."

The book identifies knowledge gaps and challenges in existing DTs and offers insightful perspectives on rethinking their purpose. It proposes a new DT paradigm model that can be applied citywide, showcasing the diverse concepts of DTs being implemented in cities from Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. Through compelling case studies, the book highlights the reasons why and how DTs can play a vital role in the sustainability of our urban habitats.

Beautifully designed and illustrated in full color throughout, this book seamlessly blends academic theory with practical application. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals, students, academics, and policymakers engaged in the fields of smart cities, sustainable urbanism, and the digitization, digitalization, and digital transformation of the built environment industry. By unlocking the full potential of DTs, this book empowers cities to navigate the challenges of urbanization and build a more resilient and sustainable future for generations to come.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032569390