What if we could understand and communicate the carbon impact of our design decisions?
The presentation explores the transformative potential of a carbon digital twin in improving the understanding and mitigation of embodied carbon in design decisions. Developed by Mott MacDonald through cross-functional team collaboration, this innovative tool provides a comprehensive visualisation of carbon impacts throughout project life cycles.
By integrating embodied carbon data and Building Information Modelling (BIM), the carbon digital twin platform enables stakeholders to identify and address hidden carbon impacts early in the design phase, fostering interventions that reduce carbon emissions. The platform has been deployed to a range of energy, aviation, and infrastructure sector projects, including Loganlea Station Relocation, demonstrating its versatility and effectiveness in various contexts.
Key features:
- Interactive 3D visualisations of carbon hotspots and heat mapping
- Intuitive interface displaying carbon data (CO2e and cost).
- Rapid financial impact assessment for current and future carbon pricing.
- Portfolio-wide overview and detailed scrutiny of individual elements.
- Tracking and comparison of embodied carbon throughout the design lifecycle using revisions.
- Launch high-fidelity 3D environments accessible via web browsers.
- Fully customizable and applicable to all asset types.
Benefits:
- Unlock emission reduction opportunities by assessing current projects.
- Design for a sustainable built environment by considering carbon early in the design phase.
- Enable net-zero roadmaps through a simple and scalable technology solution.
This presentation illuminates the development journey of the carbon digital twin, emphasizing rapid data integration, sustainability outcomes and design success. Employing a formal style, with platform demonstrations and technical explanations, the presentation aims to engage and educate effectively. Aligned with the Engineering, Innovation, and Technology Forum’s focus, it explores how the application of new technology is used in the delivery of transport infrastructure projects and solutions to complex transport needs.
