Open BIM is a universal approach to the collaborative design, realization, and operation of buildings based on open standards and workflows. Open BIM is an initiative of buildingSMART® and several leading software vendors using the open buildingSMART Data Model.
BIM Basics
BIM explained in laymen's terms | What is BIM good for? | Why should I switch from CAD to BIM? | What do I need to keep in mind when selecting my BIM tool? | What does GRAPHISOFT have to offer in relation to BIM? | How to start implementing BIM and how can GRAPHISOFT help? | Where can I find information relevant for education? | What is relevant for me related to BIM if I am interested in sustainable design? | How can I test my current BIM knowledge?
Open BIM Program
The Open BIM Program is a marketing campaign initiated by GRAPHISOFT®, Tekla® and other members of buildingSMART to encourage and facilitate the globally coordinated promotion of the Open BIM concept throughout the AEC industry, with aligned communication and common branding available to program participants.
ArchiCAD Interoperability
ArchiCAD supports effective interdisciplinary collaboration between architects and other members of the AEC industry. This collaboration requires reliable methods for sharing and storing building model information, and managing changes initiated by any of the participants, while minimizing the possibility of human error. ArchiCAD supports all major model and data exchange formats as well as some specialized formats, including the intelligent 3D model-based IFC and universal 2D drawing, documentation, and image formats.
Structural Workflows
ArchiCAD supports effective interdisciplinary collaboration between architects and other members of the AEC industry. This collaboration requires reliable methods for sharing and storing building model information, and managing changes initiated by any of the participants, while minimizing the possibility of human error. ArchiCAD supports all major model and data exchange formats as well as some specialized formats, including the intelligent 3D model-based IFC and universal 2D drawing, documentation, and image formats.
MEP Workflows
ArchiCAD supports effective interdisciplinary collaboration between architects and other members of the AEC industry. This collaboration requires reliable methods for sharing and storing building model information, and managing changes initiated by any of the participants, while minimizing the possibility of human error. ArchiCAD supports all major model and data exchange formats as well as some specialized formats, including the intelligent 3D model-based IFC and universal 2D drawing, documentation, and image formats.
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