# iii. Digital Twins Digital twins provide a structured digital representation of a physical real estate asset. They connect geometry, systems, documents, and data into a unified reference that supports operations, analysis, verification, and lifecycle continuity. #### **3D Model** A digital three-dimensional representation of a building or component used for visualization and coordination. #### **Asset Representation** A digital abstraction capturing the key attributes and structure of a physical asset. #### **BIM (Building Information Modeling)** A methodology for creating data-rich digital models that represent building geometry and systems. #### **Component** A discrete physical element of an asset, such as equipment, assemblies, or spaces, represented digitally. #### **Digital Twin** A maintained digital representation of a physical asset that reflects its structure and associated data. #### **Geospatial Context** Location-based information situating an asset within its physical environment. #### **Model Federation** The process of combining multiple models or datasets into a unified digital view. #### **Spatial Hierarchy** The organization of an asset into logical levels such as site, building, floor, and room. #### **System Representation** Digital modeling of functional systems such as mechanical, electrical, or plumbing networks. #### **Twin Update** The process of aligning the digital twin with changes, inspections, or upgrades to the physical asset. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://info.building.inc/lexicon/data-digital-twins-and-infrastructure/iii.-digital-twins.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.