A Dynamic Digital Twin Framework for Sustainable Facility Management in a Smart Campus: A Case Study of Chiang Mai University
Journal
Technologies
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
10
Start Page
439
ISSN
22277080
Date Issued
2025-10
Author(s)
Manokeaw, Sattaya
Khuwuthyakorn, Pattaraporn
Tengtrairat, Naruephorn
Jintapitak, Manissaward
Thinnukool, Orawit
Buachart, Chinnapat
Sinthamrongruk, Thepparit
Kridakorn Na Ayutthaya, Thidarat
Suriyanon, Natee
Kanangkaew, Somjintana
Rinchumphu, Damrongsak
Abstract
This study presents the development and deployment of a modular digital twin system designed to enhance sustainable facility management within a smart campus context. The system was implemented at the Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, and integrates 3D spatial modeling, real-time environmental and energy sensor data, and multiscale dashboard visualization. Grounded in stakeholder-driven requirements, the platform emphasizes energy management, which is the top priority among campus administrators and technicians. The development process followed a four-phase methodology: (1) stakeholder consultation and requirement analysis; (2) physical data acquisition and 3D model generation; (3) sensor deployment using IoT technologies with NB-IoT and LoRaWAN protocols; and (4) real-time data integration via Firebase and standardized APIs. A suite of dashboards was developed to support interactive monitoring across faculty, building, floor, and room levels. System testing with campus users demonstrated high usability, intuitive spatial navigation, and actionable insights for energy consumption analysis. Feedback indicated strong interest in features supporting data export and predictive analytics. The platform’s modular and hardware-agnostic architecture enables future extensions, including occupancy tracking, water monitoring, and automated control systems. Overall, the digital twin system offers a replicable and scalable model for data-driven facility management aligned with sustainability goals. Its real-time, multiscale capabilities contribute to operational transparency, resource optimization, and climate-responsive campus governance, setting the foundation for broader applications in smart cities and built environment innovation.
Subjects
Chiang Mai University
digital twin
facility management
GIS
IoT
open source
smart campus
Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Type
journal article