Rethinking Building Skins: Transformative Technologies and Research Trajectories provides a comprehensive collection of the most relevant and forward-looking research in the field of fa�ade design and construction today, with a focus on both product and process innovation. The book brings together the expertise, creativity, and critical thinking of more than fifty global innovators from both academia and industry, to guide the reader in translating research into practice. It identifies new opportunities for the construction sector to respond to present challenges, towards a more sustainable, efficient, connected, and safe future.

Introduces the reader to the role of fa�ades with respect to the main challenges ahead Provides an overview of the major fa�ade technological advancements throughout history and identifies prospective research trajectories Includes interviews with key industry players from different backgrounds and expertise Showcases a comprehensive range of leading research topics in the field, organised by product and process innovation Covers major innovations across the value chain including fa�ade design, fabrication, construction, operation and maintenance, and end-of-life Contributes towards the definition of an international research agenda and identifies emerging market opportunities for the fa�ade industry

Rethinking Building Skins: Transformative Technologies and Research Trajectories provides a comprehensive collection of the most relevant and forward-looking research in the field of façade design and construction today, with a focus on both product and process innovation. The book brings together the expertise, creativity, and critical thinking of more than fifty global innovators from both academia and industry, to guide the reader in translating research into practice. It identifies new opportunities for the construction sector to respond to present challenges, towards a more sustainable, efficient, connected, and safe future.- Introduces the reader to the role of façades with respect to the main challenges ahead- Provides an overview of the major façade technological advancements throughout history and identifies prospective research trajectories- Includes interviews with key industry players from different backgrounds and expertise- Showcases a comprehensive range of leading research topics in the field, organised by product and process innovation- Covers major innovations across the value chain including façade design, fabrication, construction, operation and maintenance, and end-of-life- Contributes towards the definition of an international research agenda and identifies emerging market opportunities for the façade industry

Digital Twin Technology for the Energy Sector: Fundamental, Advances, Challenges, and Applications introduces the energy sector to this innovative technology and its potential for supporting energy transition. The book outlines the fundamentals of digital twin technology (DTT), giving readers a thorough grounding in its theory and use. Additional chapters provide practical, real-world options for applying the technology in a variety of energy sectors, from wind, solar, and hydropower, to the electrical industry and mobility. Its potential uses for energy flexibility, managing supply and demand in electric grids, and energy modeling in real time are also given significant attention.Including insights from a wide range of expert researchers and industry professionals, this book will guide readers from their first steps in DTT to developing innovative applications for the energy sector of the future.

Provides a clear grounding in the fundamentals of DTT and opportunities for this innovative method in the energy industry Guides students and industry practitioners step-by-step from the discovery of techniques to practical model building Includes examples and case studies presented by a range of global experts Led by an experienced editorial team of educators and industry professionals

Rethinking Building Skins: Transformative Technologies and Research Trajectories provides a comprehensive collection of the most relevant and forward-looking research in the field of fa�ade design and construction today, with a focus on both product and process innovation. The book brings together the expertise, creativity, and critical thinking of more than fifty global innovators from both academia and industry, to guide the reader in translating research into practice. It identifies new opportunities for the construction sector to respond to present challenges, towards a more sustainable, efficient, connected, and safe future.

Introduces the reader to the role of fa�ades with respect to the main challenges ahead Provides an overview of the major fa�ade technological advancements throughout history and identifies prospective research trajectories Includes interviews with key industry players from different backgrounds and expertise Showcases a comprehensive range of leading research topics in the field, organised by product and process innovation Covers major innovations across the value chain including fa�ade design, fabrication, construction, operation and maintenance, and end-of-life Contributes towards the definition of an international research agenda and identifies emerging market opportunities for the fa�ade industry

Rethinking Building Skins: Transformative Technologies and Research Trajectories provides a comprehensive collection of the most relevant and forward-looking research in the field of façade design and construction today, with a focus on both product and process innovation. The book brings together the expertise, creativity, and critical thinking of more than fifty global innovators from both academia and industry, to guide the reader in translating research into practice. It identifies new opportunities for the construction sector to respond to present challenges, towards a more sustainable, efficient, connected, and safe future.- Introduces the reader to the role of façades with respect to the main challenges ahead- Provides an overview of the major façade technological advancements throughout history and identifies prospective research trajectories- Includes interviews with key industry players from different backgrounds and expertise- Showcases a comprehensive range of leading research topics in the field, organised by product and process innovation- Covers major innovations across the value chain including façade design, fabrication, construction, operation and maintenance, and end-of-life- Contributes towards the definition of an international research agenda and identifies emerging market opportunities for the façade industry

Digital Twin Technology for the Energy Sector: Fundamental, Advances, Challenges, and Applications introduces the energy sector to this innovative technology and its potential for supporting energy transition. The book outlines the fundamentals of digital twin technology (DTT), giving readers a thorough grounding in its theory and use. Additional chapters provide practical, real-world options for applying the technology in a variety of energy sectors, from wind, solar, and hydropower, to the electrical industry and mobility. Its potential uses for energy flexibility, managing supply and demand in electric grids, and energy modeling in real time are also given significant attention.Including insights from a wide range of expert researchers and industry professionals, this book will guide readers from their first steps in DTT to developing innovative applications for the energy sector of the future.

Provides a clear grounding in the fundamentals of DTT and opportunities for this innovative method in the energy industry Guides students and industry practitioners step-by-step from the discovery of techniques to practical model building Includes examples and case studies presented by a range of global experts Led by an experienced editorial team of educators and industry professionals