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Understanding Digital Twins: The Future of Smart Buildings and Energy Efficiency
Digital twins are transforming smart building management by creating virtual replicas of physical structures that leverage real-time IoT sensor data to enable predictive maintenance, optimize energy consumption, and prevent costly equipment failures. This technology bridges the physical and digital worlds, empowering building operators with unprecedented insights into building performance and allowing them to make data-driven decisions that significantly reduce operational costs and environmental impact. By shifting from reactive to proactive building management, digital twins are driving substantial improvements in energy efficiency and sustainability across the entire building lifecycle.
AECORD Editorial Team16 Jun11 min read