Energy and Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(5), P. 641 - 656
Published: May 16, 2023
In
recent
years,
the
integration
of
digital
technologies
has
grown
rapidly
in
field
thermal
comfort
and
energy
efficiency
for
buildings.
The
concept
a
twin,
incorporating
multiple
technologies,
gained
increasing
attention.
literature
lacks
review
twin
consumption
existing
This
paper
conducts
current
state-of-the-art
(DT)
technology
comfort/
employs
scientometric
approach
examines
various
used
creating
DTs
systematic
analysis
methods,
algorithms,
approaches
experiments.
results
show
growing
number
studies
this
area,
with
focus
on
monitoring,
visualization,
tracking,
management,
prediction,
optimization
Furthermore,
prediction
using
algorithms
such
as
Artificial
Neural
Networks
(ANN),
Intelligence
(AI),
deep
neural
networks,
YOLOv4
have
been
However,
wider
adoption
DT
that
can
facilitate
occupants,
sensations,
enhance
human-centered
solutions,
improve
levels
are
necessary.
There
is
need
further
international
collaboration
to
expand
twins
efficiency.
highlights
limitations
areas
improvement,
limited
sensors
environmental
measures,
more
subjective
perception
comparative
predicting
consumption.
Further
be
conducted
understanding
occupant
psychological
responses/behaviors
world.
will
consolidated
robust
validation
building
performance.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 10908 - 10908
Published: July 12, 2023
This
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
understanding
of
current
digital
twin
(DT)
implementations
in
the
construction
industry,
along
with
providing
an
overview
technologies
enabling
operation
DTs
industry.
To
this
end,
145
publications
were
identified
using
systematic
literature
review.
The
results
revealed
eight
key
areas
DT
implementation
including
(i)
virtual
design,
(ii)
project
planning
and
management,
(iii)
asset
management
maintenance,
(iv)
safety
(v)
energy
efficiency
sustainability,
(vi)
quality
control
(vii)
supply
chain
logistics,
(viii)
structural
health
monitoring.
findings
demonstrate
that
technology
has
capacity
to
revolutionise
industry
across
these
areas,
optimised
designs,
improved
collaboration,
real-time
monitoring,
predictive
enhanced
practices,
performance
optimisation,
inspections,
efficient
proactive
maintenance.
study
also
several
challenges
hinder
widespread
construction,
data
integration
interoperability,
accuracy
completeness,
scalability
complexity,
privacy
security,
standards
governance.
address
challenges,
recommends
prioritising
standardised
formats,
protocols,
APIs
for
seamless
exploring
semantic
modelling
ontologies
integration,
implementing
validation
processes
robust
governance
harnessing
high-performance
computing
advanced
techniques
establishing
protection
access
controls
developing
widely
accepted
frameworks
industry-wide
collaboration.
By
addressing
can
unlock
full
potential
technology,
thus
enhancing
safety,
reliability,
projects.
Energy and Buildings,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
288, P. 112992 - 112992
Published: March 23, 2023
This
study
introduces
a
Bayesian
network
model
to
evaluate
the
comfort
levels
of
occupants
two
non-residential
Norwegian
buildings
based
on
data
collected
from
satisfaction
surveys
and
building
performance
parameters.
A
Digital
Twin
approach
is
proposed
integrate
information
modeling
(BIM)
with
real-time
sensor
data,
occupant
feedback,
probabilistic
detect
predict
HVAC
issues
that
may
impact
comfort.
The
also
uses
200000
points
as
historical
various
sensors
understand
previous
systems'
behavior.
presents
new
methods
for
using
BIM
visualization
platform
predictive
maintenance
identify
address
problems
in
system.
For
maintenance,
nine
machine
learning
algorithms
were
evaluated
metrics
such
ROC,
accuracy,
F1-score,
precision,
recall,
where
Extreme
Gradient
Boosting
(XGB)
was
best
algorithm
prediction.
XGB
average
2.5%
more
accurate
than
Multi-Layer
Perceptron
(MLP),
up
5%
other
models.
Random
Forest
around
96%
faster
XGBoost
while
being
relatively
easier
implement.
paper
novel
method
utilizes
several
standards
determine
remaining
useful
life
HVAC,
leading
potential
increase
its
lifetime
by
at
least
10%
resulting
significant
cost
savings.
result
shows
most
important
factors
affect
are
poor
air
quality,
lack
natural
light,
uncomfortable
temperature.
To
challenge
applying
these
wide
range
buildings,
proposes
framework
ontology
graphs
different
systems,
including
FM,
CMMS,
BMS,
BIM.
study's
results
provide
insight
into
influence
comfort,
help
expedite
identifying
equipment
malfunctions
point
towards
solutions,
sustainable
energy-efficient
buildings.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(15), P. 8814 - 8814
Published: July 30, 2023
Buildings
consume
a
significant
amount
of
energy
throughout
their
lifecycle;
Thus,
sustainable
management
is
crucial
for
all
buildings,
and
controlling
consumption
has
become
increasingly
important
achieving
construction.
Digital
twin
(DT)
technology,
which
lies
at
the
core
Industry
4.0,
gained
widespread
adoption
in
various
fields,
including
building
analysis.
With
ability
to
monitor,
optimize,
predict
real
time.
DT
technology
enabled
cost
reduction.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
development
application
energy.
Specifically,
it
discusses
background
information
modeling
(BIM)
optimization
buildings.
Additionally,
this
article
reviews
management,
indoor
environmental
monitoring,
efficiency
evaluation.
It
also
examines
benefits
challenges
implementing
analysis
highlights
recent
case
studies.
Furthermore,
emphasizes
emerging
trends
opportunities
future
research,
integrating
machine
learning
techniques
with
technology.
The
use
sector
gaining
momentum
as
efforts
optimize
reduce
carbon
emissions
continue.
advancement
technologies
expected
enhance
prediction
accuracy,
efficiency,
improve
processes.
These
advancements
have
focal
point
current
literature
potential
facilitate
transition
clean
energy,
ultimately
goals.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 101645 - 101645
Published: Dec. 3, 2023
Facility
operations
and
maintenance
are
defined
as
the
functions,
duties,
labor
required
daily
to
operate
preserve
a
facility
asset
ensure
its
original
function
is
available
for
primary
use
functions
maintained
throughout
facility's
life.
Organizations,
management
professionals,
their
stakeholders
expend
billions
of
dollars
annually
perform
this
in
United
States.
Much
cost
on
inadequate
that
may
be
avoided.
Utilizing
theoretical
lens
adaptive
structuration
theory,
rapid
evidence
assessment
shall
review
current
body
scholarly
literature
identify
how
artificial
intelligence
can
used
with
predictive
reduce
program's
costs.
Through
an
organized
systematic
process,
research
utilize
peer-reviewed
articles
published
within
last
5
years
operations.
assessment,
finds
three
common
themes
respond
question.
The
most
significant
theme
intelligence,
once
implemented
provides
unbiased
investment
repair
recommendations
from
analyzed
data.
An
unanticipated
discovery
interest
identifies
insufficient
data
number
one
barrier
full
implementation
program.
Eng—Advances in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 1550 - 1580
Published: May 31, 2023
Cold
weather
conditions
pose
significant
challenges
to
the
performance
and
durability
of
concrete
materials,
construction
processes,
structures.
This
paper
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
material-related
in
cold
construction,
including
slow
setting,
reduced
curing
rate,
slower
strength
development,
as
well
frost
damage,
early
freezing,
freeze–thaw
actions.
Various
innovative
materials
technologies
may
be
implemented
address
these
challenges,
such
optimizing
mix
proportions,
chemical
admixtures,
supplementary
cementitious
advanced
techniques.
The
also
examines
impact
weather-related
for
personnel,
equipment,
machinery
environments
highlights
importance
effective
planning,
communication,
management
strategies.
Results
indicate
that
successful
implementation
appropriate
strategies
can
mitigate
reduce
time,
enhance
performance,
durability,
sustainability
structures
freezing
temperatures.
emphasizes
staying
updated
about
latest
advancements
best
practices
field.
Future
trends
include
development
smart
functional
manufacturing
techniques,
integrated
design,
optimization
tools,
all
with
strong
focus
on
resilience.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 805 - 805
Published: March 15, 2024
In
the
architecture,
engineering,
and
construction
industries,
integration
of
Building
Information
Modeling
(BIM)
has
become
instrumental
in
shaping
design
commissioning
smart
buildings.
At
center
this
development
is
pursuit
more
intelligent,
efficient,
sustainable
built
environments.
The
emergence
buildings
equipped
with
advanced
sensor
networks
automation
systems
increasingly
requires
implementation
Digital
Twins
(DT)
for
direct
coupling
BIM
methods
integral
building
planning,
commissioning,
operational
monitoring.
While
simulation
tools
exist
phase
developing
controls,
their
mapping
to
or
post-construction
models
less
well
developed.
Through
systematic,
keyword-based
literature
research
on
publisher-independent
databases,
review
paper
gives
a
comprehensive
overview
state
control
primary
focus
combined
controls
daylight
artificial
lighting
systems.
review,
supported
by
bibliometric
analysis,
highlights
major
fields
HVAC
failure
detection,
fire-detection
systems,
while
still
at
an
early
stage
development.
addition
already
existing
reviews
context
planning
methods,
particularly
intends
build
necessary
knowledge
base
further
motivate
activities
integrate
simulation-based
process
close
gap
between
implementation,
commissioning.
