Buildings consume 30% of global energy – digital twins could be the key to cutting that waste
The article discusses the role of energy efficiency in buildings, highlighting the impact of climate change on energy demand and the importance of monitorisation and digital twins for sustainable building design. It emphasizes technical solutions to reduce energy waste and improve occupant comfort.
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“Buildings are one of the largest contributors to global energy consumption.”
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“In 2025 they accounted for around 30% of total global energy demand, 70% of which came from residential buildings.”
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“Increasingly frequent extreme weather events driven by climate change further increase the use of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.”
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“Improving energy efficiency in buildings is therefore not just a technical challenge, but also an economic and environmental one.”
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“Monitorisation is the foundation of any serious energy efficiency strategy.”
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“Sensors have become much more affordable, and the use of Internet of Things elements has become widespread.”
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“Building management systems (BMS) can monitor parameters such as humidity, CO₂, electricity, heat and ventilation flows, valve positions, equipment status, and sometimes occupancy.”
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“Many older or smaller buildings have only limited sensor arrays, restricted to basic thermostats, on/off signals, and energy meters.”
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“A digital twin is a data-driven virtual representation of a real building, combining physical and operational data.”
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“Digital twins can identify building inefficiencies by comparing simulated results with real-time data.”
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“Digital twins can optimize energy-saving strategies by evaluating new control methods and operational schedules.”
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“Digital twins can use weather and energy price forecasts to adjust HVAC operations and reduce energy peaks.”
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“Monitorisation through digital twins prioritizes occupant wellbeing by evaluating multiple environmental factors during energy-saving strategies.”
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