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ARCHIVE / 2026

The 2026 archive.

A record of work made visible during this stage of the Xi research program.

RESEARCH PAPERXI-RP-2026-003

Development of a Conceptual Framework for Digital Twin in Architecture Integrating IoT Systems for Small-Scale Smart Buildings in Vietnam

Pham Thanh Tra, Cao Trinh The Duyet, Le Tu Kien, Hoang Si NhatAug 23, 2026Interdisciplinary ResearchExploratory

In the context of Construction 4.0, the adoption of Digital Twin (DT) technology has become essential; however, existing research predominantly targets large-scale, capital-intensive projects. This study proposes a comprehensive Conceptual Framework for Digital Twin in Architecture (DTiA), integrating IoT systems specifically for small-scale smart buildings in Vietnam. The framework combines a vertical five-layer technology architecture comprising Physical, Data & Communication, Digital System, Intelligence, and Application layers with a horizontal lifecycle integration approach connecting design, construction, and operation phases. An illustrative proof-of-concept using ESP32 microcontrollers, MQTT protocols, and Autodesk Revit successfully implements the framework at the Digital Shadow level, demonstrating near real-time, one-way data synchronization for environmental monitoring and visualization.

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