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VR, AR and digital twins: new tools for sustainable building practices

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VR, AR and digital twins: new tools for sustainable building practices

26 September 2024
Emerging visual technologies like VR and digital twins revolutionise building design by enhancing real-time collaboration, reducing errors, and promoting sustainability.
Editorial Team

Building design is increasingly benefiting from visual learning technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and digital twins. These tools address industry challenges such as cost, sustainability, and compliance by transforming abstract 2D designs into interactive 3D models. 

VR enhances the design process by detecting errors early and making it accessible to newcomers. Digital twins, dynamic models reflecting real-time data, offer insights into building performance and maintenance needs, optimising energy use and predicting failures. 

These technologies also foster collaboration among global teams and support sustainable practices by reducing waste and promoting a circular economy

As the industry adapts, universities prepare future innovators to leverage these advancements, ensuring ongoing progress in construction efficiency and sustainability.

Jimmy Abualdenien
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Smart Building technologies
Nearly zero-energy buildings