The distinction between Digital Twins and Digital Shadows.
Applications of Digital Twins in sustainable construction.
Tools and technologies enabling Digital Twin integration.

2a:T518,

The revitalization of historic public housing involves a delicate balance between preserving cultural heritage and addressing modern socio-economic challenges. This course delves into a user-centred approach to refurbishing public housing neighbourhoods, with insights from the San Siro district in Milan, Italy. Participants will explore strategies integrating energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and socio-spatial inclusivity to create vibrant, livable communities. By combining theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of public housing renovation.

Key highlights include:

Utilizing participatory methods to incorporate the needs of diverse populations.
Balancing architectural preservation with modern energy and sustainability standards.
Strategies for fostering social integration and addressing socio-economic disparities.

This course equips architects, urban planners, and housing professionals with the tools to implement sustainable and socially equitable design solutions. Participants will gain the skills needed to create adaptive and resilient urban housing models that meet the needs of current and future generations.

2b:T428,

Structural optimization is reshaping civil engineering by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and addressing environmental impacts. This course delves into the latest advancements in optimization methods, including size, shape, and topology optimization, and their applications to create sustainable and high-performance structures. Participants will explore key mathematical programming and metaheuristic algorithms, gaining insights into their strengths, limitations, and implementation in real