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Welcome to the OSArch WIKI - the resource and workflow database of open and accessible software for the Architecture - Engineering - Construction fields, maintained and developed by professionals 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'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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| [[File:BlenderBIMAddonv0.0.200829.png|Steel structure (BlenderBIM Add-on)]]
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| [[File:OpenSourceHouse_Studiolada.png|The Open Source House (FreeCAD)]]
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We help create the built environment with '''free software''', increased '''transparency''', and a more '''ethical''' approach.
| [[File:Wikilab_drawing.jpg|Documentation from the wikilab model (FreeCAD)]]
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| [[File:Code_aster_verification_mechanisms-loads.jpg|Load simulations (Code-Aster)]]
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| [[File:Quinta_Monroy.png|Quinta Monroy apartments (FreeCAD)]]
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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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== Get Involved ==
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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? See [[Open-Source Architecture Community|an introduction to what OSArch is all about]]. We are a strong and growing community.
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* Post questions in our [https://community.osarch.org/ Community Forum]
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* Meet us at our online [[Monthly Meetup]]
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* [[Donation_Directory|Donate]] to sustain some of the project we support
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* See and add yourself to our list of [[OSArch Supporters|OSArch supporter]]
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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]]
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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!
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* We need people to [[Outreach|help get the word out]] and manage the OSArch accounts on [https://twitter.com/OSArchOrg Twitter], [https://www.linkedin.com/in/osarch-org-121505200/ LinkedIn], [https://fosstodon.org/web/accounts/331798 Mastodon account] & [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoP6n8DdDajAM8YYDdFpQMQ Youtube].
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* We need people to help [[OSArch Curriculum|design a curriculum]] to teach about AEC tools and OpenBIM concepts.
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* We need help with important unfinished wiki pages. Anybody can edit!
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== Explore Free Software ==
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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]].
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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]
 
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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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Begin your journey:
  
For community discussion, visit the [https://community.osarch.org/ OSArch Community Forum] and read about our [[Monthly Meetup]].
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* [[Getting started with 2D CAD drafting|Switch to QCAD and LibreCAD for 2D CAD drafting instead of depending on AutoCAD]]
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* [[:Category:BlenderBIM Add-on|Learn OpenBIM authoring with the 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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* [[Learn about environmental analysis]]
  
''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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Join us [https://community.osarch.org/discussions on the forum] so we can start these pages together:
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* [[Getting started with 2D visualisation|Learn 2D architectural visualisation with Krita and The GIMP instead of Photoshop]]
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* [[Getting started with 3D modeling|Learn freeform 3D modeling and visualisation with Blender]]
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* [[Learn lighting simulation with Radiance]]
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* [[Learn geospatial analysis with QGIS]]
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* [[Manage a project with OpenProject]]
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* [[Get started with OpenStreetMaps|Get started with OpenStreetMaps for open GIS data]]
  
A good way to find what's on this site is to browse the directories below and the list of [[:Category:Categories|categories]].
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Do you want to dig deep in to AEC tech?
  
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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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= Overview of open source AEC software =
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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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== Use Open Standards ==
* 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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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]].
 
  
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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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]].
  
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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* Learn about [[OpenBIM]]
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* Get sample files of [[AEC Open Data directory|Open Data]]
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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]]
  
Some of our featured projects:
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Learn about [[Industry Foundation Class (IFC)]] data concepts:
*[[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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* [[Industry Foundation Class (IFC)|An introduction to IFC]]
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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* [[IFC classes|What is an IFC class]]
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* [[IFC concepts|How are concepts described in IFC]]
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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]]
  
The most important ones right now are:
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Delivering OpenBIM for facility management?
*[[Industry Foundation Class (IFC)]] is the main data schema for [[OpenBIM]] data. See all pages in the [[:Category:IFC|IFC category]]
 
*[[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]]
 
  
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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* [[Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie)|Learn about how COBie works]]
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* [[COBie definition of a maintainable asset|Read the COBie definition of a maintainable asset]]
  
[[Standards organizations]] play an important role in creating the [[AEC Open Data Standards Directory|Open Data Standards]] [[OpenBIM]] relies on
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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]]).
  
[[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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Stuck with proprietary software? Learn best practices and workarounds to produce industry standards compliant data.
  
= How to contribute the OSArch community =
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* [[Revit setup|How to set up Revit for OpenBIM]]
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.
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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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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.
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To see a complete list of articles, check out the [[:Category:Directories|directories]] and [[:Category:Categories|categories]].
  
You are also welcome to participate on expanding thi wiki:
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* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
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| [[File:OpenSourceHouse_Studiolada.png|The Open Source House (FreeCAD)]]
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
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| [[File:Wikilab_drawing.jpg|Documentation from the wikilab model (FreeCAD)]]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
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| [[File:Code_aster_verification_mechanisms-loads.jpg|Verification Results (Code_Aster)]]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]
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| [[File:Quinta_Monroy.png|Quinta Monroy apartments (FreeCAD)]]
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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 03:34, 24 June 2021


Logo OSArch 128p.png

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

Get-involved.svg

Interested in OSArch initiatives, and why OSArch is so important to the design, construction, operation, and recycling of the built environment? See an introduction to what OSArch is all about. We are a strong and growing community.

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!

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