Topic IFC
The Full Story of buildingSMART, the Command Center of openBIM — From Its Origins and Relationship with Autodesk to the Future of IFC5
A comprehensive guide to buildingSMART International, from the IAI era and openBIM to IFC4.3, IFC5, bSDD, BCF, IDS, OpenCDE APIs, GeoBIM, digital twins, and key open-source tools. Learn how open standards are reshaping interoperability and data sovereignty in construction.
High-Performance Web BIM Viewer for Large IFC Models
This PoC converts large IFC models into optimized GLB files by BIM category for faster browser rendering. It demonstrates flexible layer controls, element data panels, smooth 3D navigation, and reduced z-fighting, while outlining a future automated IFC-to-GLB workflow.

