Digital Twins and Systems Perspective Working Group Paper

This document is a working group paper from the buildingSMART Digital Twins Working Group, focusing on the integration of digital twins within the built environment. It outlines the increasing complexity of socio-economic systems and the challenges faced by organizations managing these systems. The paper advocates for a shift in mindset towards viewing the built environment as a 'system of systems' and emphasizes the need for open standards to facilitate collaboration. It introduces the Three Horizons Framework as a guide for transitioning to a synergistic ecosystem of digital twins, incorporating advancements in technology and data. The paper is structured into three parts: the first discusses socio-economic transformations impacting the built environment, the second highlights technological advancements, and the third expands the perspectives model to include a systems perspective. The document aims to address the urgent need for climate change mitigation and resilience through a data-driven approach to sustainability in the built environment.