Since the end of December, a digital scan has been carried out by the University of Gävle. Initially, this involves an internal laser scan of all buildings, which covers a total of just over 60,000 m2. In a second stage, the outdoor environments will also be scanned with the help of drones to get a complete picture of the campus. In short, you can say that the digital model that is created will then be filled with other data, in this way you get a digital copy that when connected to a network becomes a so-called digital twin. The investment is part of Akademiska Hus' work to digitize its property portfolio and the possibilities with the new technology are many.
"The goal is to use today's buildings smarter with the data and analytics generated by the digital twin. Above all, we want to be able to evaluate whether we have the right size of premises and ensure that we make good use of the existing property portfolio so well that we do not have to build new ones in the future. This is the most sustainable alternative and crucial for Akademiska Hus if we are to achieve our goal of climate neutrality," says Peter Karlsson, Innovation Manager at Akademiska Hus.
He continues:
"Just by gaining knowledge about how rooms are booked but no one shows up, we can increase occupancy by over 10 percent. When we then connect building-related data and do more advanced analyses on the digital copy, we will be able to help our customers use the existing buildings up to 20-30 percent better, at least.
Point cloud in digital twin.
Like a Google Street View
With the digital twin, the buildings at the University of Gävle will be able to be experienced virtually remotely, but also on site where the physical space is merged and reinforced via AR technology in, for example, apps and phones. The twin generates smart and innovative solutions beyond the ordinary, including an "indoor Google Street View" where the ambition is that in the future it will be possible to digitally move around the premises, search for objects, find where the next lecture is held or where there are available rooms. The digital twin will also enable the buildings to be operated in even more energy-optimal ways and that it will be easier to detect when something in the premises is not working.
"Our ambition is to start experimenting and testing things in the digital twin in the next step to understand how we can even better create environments that everyone working at the University of Gävle really thrives in," says Peter Karlsson, Innovation Manager at Akademiska Hus.
"We are positive about Akademiska Hus' initiative. This technology can make it easier to find our way around campus with the help of the Street View function, but also allow us to work with and use our premises more efficiently," says Fredrika Nordahl Westin, Facilities Officer at the University of Gävle.
The internal scan began on December 27, 2021 and is expected to be completed on January 14, 2022. Drone scanning of the outdoor environments is planned to begin in spring 2022 at the earliest.
Point cloud in digital twin
Peter Karlsson
Chef Datahantering och analys