Architectural visualization is one of Blender’s various applications, serving as a potent tool for numerous artists. What started as a method for creating 3D models for rendering with Cycles has evolved significantly, proving immensely beneficial for professionals in design and construction. This evolution led to the introduction of BlenderBIM, a groundbreaking resource for the AEC […]
With BlenderBIM, you can transform your Blender designs into 3D models and produce comprehensive documentation for your project based on these models. This capability is highly valued by architects who utilize BIM software. Throughout the development of a project, incorporating assets like furniture models into your designs becomes essential. While BlenderBIM offers a selection of […]
BlenderBIM accepted in GSoC 2024 For numerous open-source projects relying on volunteer efforts and having limited funds for hiring full-time developers, participating in Google Summer of Code offers an incredible opportunity. It enables these projects to gain corporate backing for developing new features or enhancing existing software, a boon for many tools and applications in […]
A trend in the construction business that is hard to ignore is the growing interest in open standards for project development, with a clear focus on adopting the IFC format as the standard for storing and managing construction documentation. If you have ever worked with BIM, you are probably familiar with IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) […]
Whenever I had the opportunity to explain the benefits of using open-source tools for architecture and design, I often emphasized the people behind each tool. For us, a vital aspect of the development of BlenderBIM and FreeCAD is that both of them have architects as developers, and it brings a lot of advantages. Most of […]
After a successful crowdfunding campaign organized by Thomas Krijnen, we now have a dedicated build server to create versions of BlenderBIM, IfcConvert, and IfcGeomServer for Apple Silicon. If you visit the latest releases of IfcOpenShell on Github, we have separate builds for BlenderBIM with Mac M1 support. This is important to make all those tools […]
The open-source nature of all tools we use to create architectural models makes it possible for users to contribute to improving those tools. That is a great way to enhance a workflow or propose changes to multiple features. That was the case for Carlos Villagrasa and an interesting new menu developed for BlenderBIM. On his […]
One of the most promising Add-ons for architecture related to Blender just got a big update. With BlenderBIM, you can start using Blender as a platform to create and work with BIM design using the powerful IFC format. It is a fully open standard, which gives you control of your design and workflow. Whenever I […]
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