Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure using Digital Technologies by Varlamis, Iraklis; Himeur, Yassine;

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This book bridges the gap between digital innovation and sustainable development, offering a comprehensive guide to leveraging digital twin technology for smarter, greener buildings and infrastructure. By combining real-world case studies, cutting-edge research, and interdisciplinary insights, it demonstrates how virtual replicas of physical systems can optimize energy efficiency, reduce environmental footprints, and enhance urban resilience. From foundational concepts like Building Information Modelling (BIM) to advanced applications—such as blockchain-secured sustainability assessments and AI-driven occupancy monitoring—the book provides actionable strategies for designing, managing, and retrofitting eco-friendly structures.

Unique chapters on prefabricated modular construction, industrial resource efficiency, and policy frameworks reveal how digital twins empower stakeholders to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship. With a focus on social equity, economic benefits, and global sustainability goals, this book equips policymakers, urban planners, and industry leaders to navigate regulatory landscapes and adopt scalable solutions. Edited by leading experts in data science, AI, and smart energy systems, and a multidisciplinary group of authors, this work combines research and practical experience, from exploring risk management in infrastructure to the societal impacts of digital twins.

Tartalomjegyzék:

Introduction to digital twins in sustainable construction.- Building information modelling (BIM) fundamentals for sustainability.- Strategic BIM: Governance, policy, and information management for sustainability.- Digital twin in the built environment: Architectures, taxonomies, and lifecyle integration.- Maritime digital twins: Lifecycle intelligence for design, shipping 4.0, and decarbonization.- Energy efficiency through digital twins: Case studies and best practices.- Occupancy monitoring and optimization with digital twins.- Blockchain integration for secure and transparent sustainability assessments.- Resilience and risk management in sustainable infrastructure development: A digital twin perspective.- Data interoperability challenges and solutions for digital twins.- Leveraging digital twin technologies for innovation performance and sustainability in the Nigerian construction industry.- Lifecycle management of buildings with digital Twins: A sustainability perspective .- Environmental impact reduction strategies using digital twins.- Digital twins for positive energy districts: A review of simulation tools and applications.- Future directions and emerging trends in digital twin technology for sustainability.- Policy and regulatory frameworks supporting sustainable digital twin adoption.- Economic benefits of digital twins in sustainable construction projects.- Social impacts of digital twins on sustainable urban development.- The role of digital twins in achieving sustainable development goals.