1st Edition

A Digital Twin Model for the Management of Indoor Environmental Quality in Developing Economies

198 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book presents Digital Twin in clear and accessible terms, showing how it can be used to improve indoor spaces such as homes, offices, and other occupied environments. It explains how DT can support healthier, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient indoor conditions through intelligent monitoring, analysis, and control. The book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to developing and... Read more

1. Introducing New-Age Technologies for the Indoor Environment   2. Deep-Dive into Digital Twins  3. Application of Digital Twin in Various Industries  4. Digital Twin for Built Assets  5. Digital Twin System for Indoor Environmental Quality Management  6. Digital Twin System Model for Indoor Environmental Quality Management 

Biography

Olushola Akinshipe is a construction and project management professional. He is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a PhD and MTech in Construction Management from UJ, and a BSc in Estate Management from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. He has published extensively, contributing to 35+ peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. His research interests include digitalisation in the built environment, facility management, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), sustainability, and construction project delivery.

 

Clinton Aigbavboa is a distinguished scholar with over 18 years of experience in the Built Environment and Construction sectors. He is a Professor of Sustainable Construction Digitalisation and Construction Industry Research at the University of Johannesburg. He holds a PhD in Engineering Management, a Master’s in Construction Management, and certifications in Good Governance and Artificial Intelligence from MIT. He has authored over 30 research books, coauthored six edited books, and published over 1000 accredited journal articles and conference papers. His research interests include Construction 4.0, smart cities, sustainable human development, and digitalisation in construction.