The European Space Agency has selected Serco to lead the implementation of its flagship initiative, Destination Earth (DestinE). DestinE aims to create a digital model of the Earth that will be used to monitor the effects of natural and human activity on our planet, anticipate extreme events, and adapt policies to climate-related challenges. Serco will…
Digital Twin
Johnson Controls and Willow have committed to jointly developing next-gen digital twin technology under a new global agreement. Digital twins are playing an increasingly important role in the design, construction, and ongoing operation of healthy buildings and facilities and can be particularly valuable when analysing large datasets and predicting patterns and trends. “When it comes…
The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) is now recognising installations of the MeteoViva Climate smart building and energy management platform as qualifying for silver certification under its “Building in Operation” scheme. In 2021, the platform became the first to be recognised as a service by DGNB. Following the most recent announcement, owners and operators of…
An artificial intelligence (AI) solution using digital twin technology is helping Dubai-based luxury developer DAMAC Properties to achieve and pass on significant reductions in utility costs. According to the outcome of a digital simulation conducted in August 22, savings are being achieved in as little as 30 days using Deep Reinforcement Learning to learn and…
A ‘digital twin’ which can model and test pathways to clean energy and net zero emissions in East Birmingham is being planned in a partnership between the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City Council and Siemens. A feasibility study has been commissioned which demonstrates how a virtual representation of the energy and transport infrastructure within East…