TRANSFORMING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELS (BIM) INTO DIGITAL TWINS
FROM ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TO CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Digital Twin at the University of Florida
In the College of Design, Construction, and Planning at the University of Florida, our research includes building information modeling (BIM), bi-directional data flow coordination, and machine learning (ML) prediction and simulation for built environment applications. This Digital Twin project combines these efforts by collaborating with Unreal, Autodesk, Siemens, and NVIDIA to enhance data visualization, IoT technologies, and ML applications in an applied research initiative. The primary goal is to test the transition from BIM LOD 400 to Digital Twin (DT). The project will involve working with three buildings: the DCP Collaboratory and Disability Resource Center (DRC), two new constructions, and remodeling the existing Student Infirmary. Heavener Hall, an existing building, is also being used as a preliminary DT proof of concept deployment. The insights gained from developing the DT for Heavener Hall will be crucial for the other three buildings. The ultimate Digital Twin will incorporate real-time information through automated processes, facilitating decision-making in building design, construction, and maintenance. The protocol developed through this project aims to be transferable and scalable, with the potential to be applied to other buildings within the University of Florida.
