The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) is a neutral, object-based, open file format specification with a data model developed by BuildingSMART.Ī complicated workflow, but allows for greater parametric control over IFC properties.
The graph-based system typically generates data in a standard file format like IFC that can be directly imported into the BIM system. With the Loosely Coupled approach, systems are coupled through model exchange. Patrick Janssen, in his research paper, had categorized Computational BIM workflows as either Tightly Coupled (fully compatible) or Loosely Coupled (fully interoperable). Let’s take a look at the various Computational BIM workflows that are currently in use in the AEC Industry. Although integration of geometry from tools like Rhino/GH with BIM has always been a bit of a black box, many interoperability plugins have been developed to significantly improve the robustness of Computational BIM workflows. In a previous blog post, it was discussed why it is often better for designers to create a federated BIM model using Computational BIM workflows rather than struggle with the limitations of any one BIM system.
Hence, instead of using the best tool for the job, a large section of designers chose to use one BIM software that they are most familiar with for both design exploration and interrogation, possibly losing out on creative freedom. Top 3 Computational BIM Workflows for Architectsįor a long time, interoperability between Conceptual modelling tools and BIM software has essentially been nonexistent. From the WOW Architecture + Design website: