Course Overview

This course introduces how all the IES tools are integrated to create Digital Twins at multiple scales, from individual buildings to campuses, portfolios, and entire cities. Using real‑world project examples, it provides a clear overview of how Digital Twins support data‑driven decision‑making across the built environment.

You’ll explore how physics‑based simulation, 3D models, real‑time operational data, and machine learning are combined to create live Digital Twins that reflect real‑world behaviour. The course demonstrates how these models deliver actionable insights into energy use, carbon emissions, capital investment, and operational performance, while also considering wider resource, transport, social, and economic factors.

The course introduces the roles of key IES tools, including iCD for sustainable master planning and portfolio analysis, iVN for local energy networks, iSCAN for operational data analytics, and IESVE for detailed building performance simulation. Each session highlights practical applications for Digital Twin and the methodologies used to deliver measurable outcomes at scale.

What You'll Learn

This course covers the following key concepts, tools and workflows.

  • How Digital Twins are created and applied at building, campus, city, and portfolio scales

  • How IES tools integrate across design, analysis, and operations

  • Real world Digital Twin use cases for decarbonisation and performance improvement

  • The role of simulation, data, and analytics in reducing energy and carbon impacts

Course curriculum

    1. Creation of a Digital Twin at a city-scale: The Warrington Borough

    2. Notes: Creation of a Digital Twin at a city-scale: The Warrington Borough

    1. Towards Zero-Carbon Communities: Eday in the Orkney Islands

    2. Notes: Towards Zero-Carbon Communities: Eday in the Orkney Islands

    1. Implementing Positive Energy Block (PEB) methodology for new developments: Sharjah Humanitarian Campus

    2. Notes: Implementing Positive Energy Block (PEB) methodology for new developments

    1. An Asian Perspective on Positive Energy Blocks (PEB): Singapore Management University

    2. Notes: An Asian Perspective on Positive Energy Blocks (PEB): Singapore Management University

    1. Digital Twins to investigate Campus Energy & Cost savings: Heriot Watt University

    2. Notes: Digital Twins to investigate Campus Energy & Cost savings: Heriot Watt University

    1. Digital Twins to enable Positive Energy Blocks (PEBs): Limerick City Council

    2. Notes: Digital Twins to enable Positive Energy Blocks (PEBs): Limerick City Council

About this course

  • Free
  • 18 lessons
  • 7.5 hours of video content

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long do I have access to the course?
    You will have access to this course for 3 months from the date you enrol, giving you plenty of time to complete the training at your own pace. If you would like to continue access after this period, you can simply re-enrol - your course progress and certificate will still be available.
  • Will I receive a certificate?
    Yes – an IES certificate of completion will be available once you have finished the course.
  • Any other questions?
    If you have any further questions, please contact the IES Training team at [email protected]