Developing a digital twin for OneEASTSIDE

Buildings of the future

One Eastside is a residential skyscraper currently under construction, set to be the tallest building in Birmingham at 509ft tall. This BCU research project aims to develop a pilot digital twin platform tailored for Court Collaboration, designed for immediate operation at One Eastside with the potential for future scalability.

Central to this initiative is the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to monitor an extensive range of indoor conditions, such as temperature, air quality, occupant behaviour, humidity, lighting, smoke, and gas leakage. 

Key Impacts

Optimised energy consumption

Improved Indoor air quality

Balancing of air quality and energy consumption

Decreased Co2 Emissions

This foundational work facilitates the integration of real-time sensor data with a 3D BIM, which enables the creation of a dynamic digital twin. Through the development of a data dashboard and the application of artificial intelligence, the platform will not only visualise but also analyse and manage the environment based on the collected data.

This comprehensive approach aims to optimise the building's performance, enhance occupant comfort, and inform the design of future projects. By leveraging the latest advancements in IoT and AI, this project is poised to establish a new benchmark for sustainable and efficient building management.

The development will mark a significant leap forward in the application of digital twin technology in building management in the UK and internationally.

Working as a Research Assistant on the OneEastside Digital Twin

Paige Wenbin Tien describes her journey to working as a research assistant on the OneEastside Digital Twin project here.

Meet PhD researcher NEGIN KHOSH AMADI

Negin is currently working alongside experts here in the Built Environment to create the OneEastside digital twin on her PhD programme. Discover her story here. 

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Building model

For more information on the research project, contact Saeed Talebi (saeed.talebi@bcu.ac.uk)