NEB Concepts | DigiNEB Podcasts

Andrew Dubber in conversation with leading architects, educators, and project leaders

Topic: Digital twins and simulations

Andreja Kutnar pt 3 – Digital Twins, Smart Forestry, and the Data-Driven Future of Wood

Can forests have digital twins? Andreja Kutnar explores how technology is revolutionising forestry and timber construction, from tracking trees via satellite to embedding sensors in buildings. She explains how digital tools help ensure sustainable forest management, prevent illegal logging, and provide real-time data on material performance.

Digital twins and simulations Sustainability Interdisciplinary approach Education innovation Human-centered design Technology integration

Francesca Rizzo pt 3 – Digital Twins, Public Space, and Citizen Engagement

Can digital twins help us plan better cities? Francesca Rizzo shares insights from projects that use technology to create digital models of urban spaces, from historic fountains to entire neighbourhoods. She explains how these tools can improve maintenance, support policy decisions, and help citizens visualise the impact of urban development.

Digital twins and simulations Urban design and development Inclusion Policy-making and evaluation Interdisciplinary approach Quality of life and well-being

Jan Bunge pt 1 – Storytelling, Simulation, and the Future of City Design

Jan Bunge, a trained landscape architect turned digital strategist, discusses the power of narrative in urban planning. He explains how real-time 3D environments and interactive simulations help decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public understand complex urban projects. With a background in both design and communication, he explores why the way we present ideas is just as important as the ideas themselves.

Urban design and development Digital twins and simulations Sustainability Data-driven decision making AI and digital tools Community engagement

Jan Bunge pt 2 – Digital Twins, Open Data, and Smarter Cities

Can we create a complete digital model of a city? Jan Bunge examines the promise and limitations of digital twins, discussing how data-driven urban planning can optimise resources and reduce waste. He argues that while a perfect digital twin is impossible, integrating fragmented data into a shared understanding of cities is the key to better decision-making.

Digital twins and simulations Urban design and development Resource management and efficiency Data-driven decision making Sustainability Systems thinking