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Welcome to the OSArch WIKI - the resource and workflow database of free and open software for the Architecture - Engineering - Construction fields, maintained and developed by specialists actively using these tools for professional work.
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The [[Open-Source Architecture Community]] brings together like-minded users and developers who share a common goal: that the built environment can be designed, constructed, operated, and recycled with '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software free/libre software]''' and '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source open-source software]''' with increased '''transparency''', and a more '''ethical''' approach.  
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We help create the built environment with '''free software''', increased '''transparency''', and a more '''ethical''' approach.  
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0px;">On this wiki, we collect and share everything we know about the free technology in our industry. Every page on this website was written by people just like you.</p>
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We're creating a place where everyone involved in the built environment's conception and life can meet, inspire and collaborate to develop empowering digital tools.
 
 
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== Get Involved ==
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We encourage the community to share what they're working on, use more free software in what is currently a proprietary-dominated market, and learn more about what's out there.
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Interested in OSArch initiatives, and why OSArch is so important to the design, construction, operation, and recycling of the built environment? [[Open-Source Architecture Community|Read more]]
  
For community discussion, visit the [https://community.osarch.org/ OSArch Community Forum] and read about our [[Monthly Meetup]].
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* Post questions in our [https://community.osarch.org/ Community Forum]
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* Join our [[Monthly Meetup]] show & tell event
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* [[Donation_Directory|Donate]] to sustain our volunteers
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* See [[AECO Workflow Examples|past projects]] using free software and see [[Featured images]]
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* See more ways to [[How to contribute to OSArch|contribute to OSArch]]
  
''This wiki is brand-new. Please expect changes. Please feel free to contribute! See [[Main_Page#How to contribute the OSArch community |How to contribute the OSArch community]].''
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Right now, we're looking in particular for volunteers to help with these things. If you're up for it, post on the forums and let us know!
  
A good way to find what's on this site is to browse the [[:Category:Directories|directories]] and the list of [[:Category:Categories|categories]].
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* We need someone to help manage the OSArch Twitter account.
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* We need someone to help design a curriculum to teach about AEC tools and OpenBIM concepts.
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* We need help with writing more wiki articles! Anybody can edit!
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= Overview of open source AEC software =
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== Explore Free Software ==
The core of this project is the [[AEC Free Software directory|The AECO Free Software Directory]]. Enjoy browsing our directory for interesting solutions and let us know if we've overlooked anything.
 
  
See also our featured projects (developed directly by members of the OSArch community):
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Did you know there's a growing list of over 100 free tools to help you do your job? Unlike proprietary software, [[free software]] will never make your digital work incompatible, obsolete, or force you into subscriptions. [[AEC Free Software directory|See the AECO Free Software Directory]].
* See all pages in the [[:Category:BlenderBIM Add-on|BlenderBIM Add-on Category]]
 
* See all pages in the [[:Category:FreeCAD|FreeCAD Category]]
 
* See all pages in the [[:Category:IfcOpenShell|IfcOpenShell Category]]
 
  
= Workflows using open source AEC software =
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Begin your journey:
The easiest way to learn about the exciting Open AEC universe and start using these tools is to see some real projects and try the workflows other people are using. The complete list of our workflows is in the [[AECO Workflow Examples|Workflows using AES FOSS directory]].
 
  
In case you are completely new to the world of FOSS you will find the [[Open source software beginners]] page useful.
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* [[:Category:BlenderBIM Add-on|Learn freeform 3D modeling and BIM model creation with BlenderBIM Add-on]]
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* [[:Category:FreeCAD|Learn solid 3D modeling and BIM model creation with FreeCAD]]
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* [[Code Aster|Learn structural analysis with Code Aster]]
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* [[Ladybug Tools|Learn environmental analysis with Ladybug Tools]]
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* [[Learn geospatial analysis with QGIS]]
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* [[Manage a project with OpenProject]]
  
You can also check out the [[Featured images]], which show you the most impressive visual examples of what [[free software]] can do for [[AECO]].
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Do you want to dig deep in to AEC tech?
  
We are actively looking for examples of real-world projects we can share. Know a project? Get in touch with us on the [https://community.osarch.org/ OSArch forum]!
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* [[Sverchok|Learn visual node-based parametric design with Sverchok]]
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* [[:Category:IfcOpenShell|Learn OpenBIM & IFC programming using IfcOpenShell]]
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Some of our featured projects:
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*[[AECO_Workflow_Examples#Open_Source_House_by_Studiolada | FreeCAD and the Open Source House by Studiolada]]
 
*[[AECO_Workflow_Examples#The_Mad_Scientists_Lair | BlenderBIM and The Mad Scientist Lair]]
 
  
= Technical standards and solutions =
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== Use Open Standards ==
A lot of the software used in OSArch workflows is based on industry standards which are also defined to be open. You can see the complete list in the [[AEC Open Data Standards Directory|Open Data Standards Directory]].  
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Open technology and standards helps our digital tools interoperate and protect you against data expiry. See what's available at the [[AEC Open Data Standards Directory|Open Data Standards Directory]].
  
The most important ones right now are:
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* Learn about [[OpenBIM]]
*[[Industry Foundation Class (IFC)]] is the main data schema for [[OpenBIM]] data. See all pages in the [[:Category:IFC|IFC category]]
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* Get sample files of [[AEC Open Data directory|Open Data]]
*[[Model View Definitions (MVD)]]s and [[Using MicroMVDs for exchange requirements|MicroMVDs]] are subsets of the [[Industry Foundation Class (IFC)|IFC]] data schema for specific purposes See all pages in the [[:Category:Model_View_Definitions_(MVD)|Model View Definitions (MVD) category]]
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* Learn about relevant [[Standards organizations]]
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* Read [[AEC academic paper directory|Academic Papers]] and [[AEC articles|external articles]]
  
To do tests and experiments with new software a large amount of data is often necessary. [[AEC Open Data directory|Open Data]] is a great resource, so we're also collecting links to these.
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Learn about [[Industry Foundation Class (IFC)]] data concepts:
  
[[Standards organizations]] play an important role in creating the [[AEC Open Data Standards Directory|Open Data Standards]] [[OpenBIM]] relies on
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* [[Industry Foundation Class (IFC)|An introduction to IFC]]
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* [[IFC classes|What is an IFC class]]
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* [[IFC projects and contexts|How is an IFC project defined]]
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* [[IFC attributes and properties|How does IFC store attributes and properties]]
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* [[IFC spatial tree|How spaces are broken down in IFC]]
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* [[IFC materials|How materials are stored in IFC]]
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* [[IFC geolocation|How georeferencing data is stored in IFC]]
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* [[IFC aggregates|How to group sub objects in IFC]]
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* [[IFC classifications|How IFC integrates with classification systems]]
  
[[AEC academic paper directory|Academic Papers]] and [[AEC articles|articles]] out there can help you gain an understanding of the industry and where [[free software]] can play a role in [[AECO]]
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Learn how to specify data requirements with [[Model View Definitions (MVD)|MVDs]] and [[Using MicroMVDs for exchange requirements|MicroMVDs]] ([[:Category:Model_View_Definitions_(MVD)|all articles]]).
  
= How to contribute to the OSArch community =
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Stuck with proprietary software? Learn best practices and workarounds to produce industry standards compliant data.
Of course any financial support is always welcome. You will find the direct donation links of the single software projects in the [[Donation_Directory|Donation directory]]. There is currently no central OSArch fund.
 
  
By joining the [https://community.osarch.org/categories/general OSArch community forum] you can engage in the various discussions, ask questions and get to know other members of the community. We can also help us gather [[learning material]]
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* [[Revit setup|How to set up Revit for OpenBIM]]
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* [[Revit and IFC classes|How to export correct IFC classes from Revit]]
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* [[Revit and IFC Geometry|How to optimise IFC geometry output from Revit]]
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* [[Revit classifications|How to export classification data from Revit]]
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* [[Revit geolocation|How to geolocate models from Revit]]
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* [[Revit project metadata|How to define an OpenBIM project in Revit]]
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* [[Revit spatial hierarchy|How to organise IFC spaces in Revit]]
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* [[Revit type products|How to define IFC construction types in Revit]]
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* [[List of known invalid IFC practices|List of known invalid IFC practices]]
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Detailed ways to help are listed on the [[How to contribute to OSArch]] page.
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You are also welcome to participate on expanding this wiki:
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To see a complete list of articles, check out the [[:Category:Directories|directories]] and [[:Category:Categories|categories]].
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
 
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
 
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
 
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
 
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]
 
  
And most importantly, all the projects need development support:
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[[Contributing to OSArch development 101]] will show you the first steps in case you are just beginning with programming, [[OpenBIM programming video basics]] will teach you the stuff particular to OpenBIM. If you already know what to do, feel free to join any of the developer teams at their respective gits.
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* [https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell IfcOpenShell], the core of BlenderBIM add-on
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| "Open-source software (OSS) is a type of computer software in which source code is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose." [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_software -Wikipedia]
* [https://github.com/FreeCAD FreeCAD]
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Revision as of 17:46, 8 November 2020


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We help create the built environment with free software, increased transparency, and a more ethical approach.

On this wiki, we collect and share everything we know about the free technology in our industry. Every page on this website was written by people just like you.

Get Involved

Interested in OSArch initiatives, and why OSArch is so important to the design, construction, operation, and recycling of the built environment? Read more

Right now, we're looking in particular for volunteers to help with these things. If you're up for it, post on the forums and let us know!

  • We need someone to help manage the OSArch Twitter account.
  • We need someone to help design a curriculum to teach about AEC tools and OpenBIM concepts.
  • We need help with writing more wiki articles! Anybody can edit!

Explore Free Software

Did you know there's a growing list of over 100 free tools to help you do your job? Unlike proprietary software, free software will never make your digital work incompatible, obsolete, or force you into subscriptions. See the AECO Free Software Directory.

Begin your journey:

Do you want to dig deep in to AEC tech?

Use Open Standards

Open technology and standards helps our digital tools interoperate and protect you against data expiry. See what's available at the Open Data Standards Directory.

Learn about Industry Foundation Class (IFC) data concepts:

Learn how to specify data requirements with MVDs and MicroMVDs (all articles).

Stuck with proprietary software? Learn best practices and workarounds to produce industry standards compliant data.

To see a complete list of articles, check out the directories and categories.

GNU Free Software "Open-source software (OSS) is a type of computer software in which source code is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose." -Wikipedia Open Source Initiative