Building¶
In one sentence: Create a building container that holds one or more floor levels within a Site.
Overview¶
Workbench: BIM
Menu: 3D/BIM → Building
Command: Arch_Building
IFC class: IfcBuilding
A Building container holds one or more Levels (storeys). It corresponds to a single structure on the site. Most projects have one Building per Site; multi-building campuses use multiple Building objects.
Properties¶
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
BuildingType |
IFC building type: OFFICE, RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL, etc. |
Typical workflow¶
- Create a Site first.
- Go to 3D/BIM → Building.
- Drag the Building into the Site in the document tree.
- Add Level objects inside the Building.
See also¶
- Site — the geographic container holding this building
- Level — floor/storey container inside this building
- BIM Workbench — workbench overview