{"product_id":"hardware-software-heartware-9781032569383","title":"Hardware Software Heartware","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated book examines the full potential of Digital Twins (DTs) as a means of creating more sustainable urban habitats. It reveals how, in this digitally-enabled age, DTs are increasingly being adopted by cities as a tool for urban governance, with the hope of increasing operational efficiencies and enhancing citizens' lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the study and implementation of DTs has been critically explored as virtual, dynamic 3D replicas of physical entities across different disciplines and industries, this book establishes a strategy that recognises the need for the software' behind virtual DT platforms to not only represent the hardware' of our physical cities but also to reflect the heartware' of socio-economic and cultural practices. Knowledge gaps and challenges in existing DTs are identified and insights into rethinking their purpose are provided to propose a new DT paradigm model for city-wide application. With multiple case studies illustrating the different conce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1. Context 2. Case Studies 3. Digital Transformation 4. Enabling the Digital Twin 5. A National Paradigm Shift 6. Implementing the Digital Twin Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406670471511,"sku":"9781032569383","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032569383.jpg?v=1730496716","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/hardware-software-heartware-9781032569383","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}