As part of the University of Worcester’s decarbonisation effort to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, the University has conducted a digital twin pilot at the Sheila Scott building. The goal of this project was to evaluate the human factor considerations when implementing a digital twin to maximise its benefits. With the support of background research, on-site interviews and evaluations, and stakeholder feedback analysis, we created a framework and rubric to evaluate human factor considerations during digital twin implementation. Final recommendations included enhanced communications between building users and administrators, the standardisation of operational and occupancy policies, and a simplified, yet informative, campus wide scheduling system, and a digital twin management team.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Kievra, Ryan
• Han, Yutai
• Smith, Emma
• Raynowska, Emily

Subject

• Innovation
• Energy
• Community
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042722-142908
• 64401

Keyword

• Decarbonisation
• Digital Twin
• Carbon Emissions
• Human Factors

Advisor

• Looft, Linda C.
• Looft, Fred J.

Year

• 2022

Center

• Worcester, England Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• University of Worcester
• CPW

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2022-04-27

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright