Awesome AECO

AECO stands for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations. It refers to the integrated process of designing, building, and managing a building or infrastructure project throughout its lifecycle, from the initial design to ongoing maintenance and operations. This process involves various disciplines working together to create and manage a built environment.

A curated list of awesome AECO resources, tools, and technologies.
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Awesome AECO

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

IfcOpenShell
Open-source toolkit and geometry engine for BuildingSMART IFC files. Enables reading, writing, and modifying BIM models via a C++ library and Python API.
GitHub: IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell
xBIM Toolkit
The eXtensible BIM Toolkit for .NET, providing libraries to work with IFC data (read, create, validate). Allows developers on the Microsoft stack to build BIM applications.
GitHub: xBimTeam/XbimEssentials
BIMserver
Open-source BIM server platform (Java) that stores and manages building models using IFC. Acts as a model database with versioning and multi-user collaboration.
GitHub: opensourceBIM/BIMserver
IFC.js
JavaScript toolkit (WASM-powered) for bringing IFC BIM data into web applications. Includes web-ifc for fast parsing and web-ifc-three for viewing in Three.js.
GitHub: ThatOpen/engine_web-ifc
That Open Engine Fragments
High-performance 3D engine for efficiently handling massive amounts of BIM data using the Fragments format.
GitHub: ThatOpen/engine_fragment
That Open UI Components
Collection of web components designed for Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications.
GitHub: ThatOpen/engine_ui-components
Speckle
Open-source AEC data platform ("Git for BIM") that enables real-time collaboration and interoperability by streaming geometry and data between design tools.
GitHub: specklesystems/speckle-server
BHoM (Buildings and Habitats object Model)
A collaborative computational framework and data schema for the built environment. Defines a core object model for AEC domains (structure, environment, MEP, etc.).
GitHub: BHoM/BHoM
Revit API Samples
Official Autodesk repositories demonstrating Revit API usage for automation and plugin development.
GitHub: Autodesk/revit-api
BIMsurfer
Web-based BIM viewer for IFC models with clash detection and collaboration features.
GitHub: opensourceBIM/BIMsurfer
GomeraX
Experimental IFC viewer with AI-powered BIM assistant. Features WebGL and WebGPU rendering, advanced sectioning, first-person navigation, element clustering, and natural language commands for model interaction via local LLM.
GitHub: salpbes/GomeraX
.bim (dotBIM)
Minimalist file format for BIM
GitHub: paireks/dotbim
xeokit convert
Convert BIM and AEC models directly into XKT files with JavaScript for super fast loading into xeokit
GitHub: xeokit/xeokit-convert/
xeokit BIM Viewer
Bundled BIM Viewer built on top of xeokit SDK with features like measurements, tree view explorer, annotations, slicing, first-person navigation
GitHub: xeokit/xeokit-bim-viewer
xeokit SDK
Productive open-source JavaScript SDK and 3D engine with its own WebGL renderer and extensive library of feature examples for viewing BIM, IFC, BCF, Revit, Point Clouds and other with real-world coordinates and double precision with XKT format
GitHub: xeokit/xeokit-sdk

CAD (Computer-Aided Design)

FreeCAD
Free, open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler with a modular architecture. Includes an Arch Workbench for BIM and supports exporting to IFC, DWG, and STEP.
GitHub: FreeCAD/FreeCAD
LibreCAD
Open-source 2D CAD drawing tool based on QCAD's community edition. Provides a cross-platform GUI for drafting with DXF/DWG support.
GitHub: LibreCAD/LibreCAD
BRL-CAD
Mature open-source solid modeling system featuring a powerful CSG geometry engine and high-performance ray tracing.
GitHub: BRL-CAD/brlcad
OpenSCAD
"The Programmer's Solid 3D CAD Modeller." Users create 3D models by writing scripts that define primitives and boolean operations.
GitHub: openscad/openscad
SolveSpace
A lightweight, parametric 2D/3D CAD program supporting constraint-based sketching and exports to STEP/DXF/STL.
GitHub: solvespace/solvespace
CadQuery
Python-based parametric CAD scripting framework for mechanical and architectural design.
GitHub: CadQuery/cadquery

Revit Plugins & Extensions

pyRevit
A rapid-development environment for Autodesk Revit. Lets users create custom tools in IronPython or CPython with an extensive API.
GitHub: pyrevitlabs/pyRevit
RevitLookup
Interactive BIM database explorer for Revit. Inspects data of selected elements (parameters, properties) in real-time.
GitHub: jeremytammik/RevitLookup
Rhino.Inside Revit
Embeds McNeel Rhino 3D and Grasshopper into Revit's environment, enabling seamless transfer of geometry and parameters.
GitHub: mcneel/rhino.inside-revit
IFC Exporter for Revit
The open-source IFC plugin used by Revit for improved IFC support (IFC2x3/IFC4).
GitHub: Autodesk/revit-ifc

Simulation & Analysis

EnergyPlus
The DOE's flagship whole-building energy simulation engine. Models heating/cooling loads, HVAC systems, and energy consumption.
GitHub: NREL/EnergyPlus
OpenStudio
A cross-platform collection of tools for whole-building energy modeling that sits on top of EnergyPlus.
GitHub: NREL/OpenStudio
Ladybug Tools
Suite of open-source environmental analysis tools connecting CAD modeling to physics engines (e.g., Ladybug for solar analysis, Honeybee for energy/daylight).
GitHub: ladybug-tools/ladybug
Radiance
Industry-standard lighting simulation suite for evaluating daylight and electric lighting, producing accurate luminance values.
GitHub: LBNL-ETA/Radiance
OpenFOAM
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) toolkit for airflow and thermal simulations.
GitHub: OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-dev
OpenSees
Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation. Framework for structural FEA and seismic simulation of structures.
GitHub: OpenSees/OpenSees

Parametric & Computational Design

Dynamo
Open-source visual programming platform for design automation. Popular for generative design and automating repetitive tasks in BIM.
GitHub: DynamoDS/Dynamo
COMPAS
Python-based computational framework for architecture, engineering, and digital fabrication.
GitHub: compas-dev/compas
Rhino.Compute
REST geometry server based on the Rhino 3D geometry kernel. Allows programmatic, headless access to Rhino's modeling capabilities.
GitHub: mcneel/compute.rhino3d
BlenderBIM
Blender add-on for BIM workflows, supporting IFC import/export and parametric modeling.
GitHub: blenderbim/blenderbim
Grasshopper-IFC
Grasshopper plugin for generating IFC-compliant geometries in Rhino.
GitHub: MadsHolten/IFC-Grasshopper
Polygonjs
Node-based WebGL design tool for creating interactive 3D experiences and digital twins without coding.
GitHub: polygonjs/polygonjs

IoT & Smart Buildings

Home Assistant
Platform for smart home automation and IoT device integration with a focus on local control and privacy.
GitHub: home-assistant/core
openHAB
Vendor-agnostic open-source software for integrating and controlling smart building devices.
GitHub: openhab/openhab-addons
Eclipse VOLTTRON
Platform for distributed sensing and control of building systems. Provides services to collect real-time data from building equipment.
GitHub: VOLTTRON/volttron
EdgeX Foundry
Modular IoT platform for managing sensors and data in smart buildings.
GitHub: edgexfoundry/edgex-go
ThingsBoard
Open-source IoT platform for device management, data visualization, and analytics.
GitHub: thingsboard/thingsboard
Google Digital Buildings
Uniform schema and toolset for representing structured information about buildings and their installed equipment.
GitHub: google/digitalbuildings
Brick Schema
Open-source uniform metadata schema for efficiently representing metadata in buildings.
GitHub: BrickSchema/Brick

Facility & Asset Management

Condo
Open-source property management SaaS for tracking maintenance tickets, resident contacts, and fee payments.
GitHub: open-condo-software/condo
Atlas CMMS
Self-hosted Computerized Maintenance Management System. Allows teams to schedule work orders and manage inventory.
GitHub: Grashjs/cmms

Generative Design

Anton
Generative design framework for Blender leveraging topology optimization as a form-finding method.
GitHub: senthurayyappan/anton
Design Explorer
Web application for exploring multi-dimensional design spaces, used to visualize options from parametric studies.
GitHub: tt-acm/DesignExplorer

Construction Automation & Robotics

ROS (Robot Operating System)
Leading middleware for robotics, used in AEC to prototype construction robots or automation equipment.
GitHub: ros/ros
Gazebo Simulator
High-fidelity 3D robotics simulator used to test construction robotics or automated equipment virtually.
GitHub: gazebosim/gz-sim

Digital Twins

iTwin.js
Open-source library from Bentley for creating and visualizing infrastructure digital twins.
GitHub: iTwin/itwinjs-core
Digital Twin Toolkit
Framework for creating digital twins of buildings and infrastructure.
GitHub: digitaltwinconsortium/DigitalTwinToolkit
PlayCanvas
Open-source WebGL game engine for building interactive 3D visualizations and digital twins.
GitHub: playcanvas/engine

GIS & Mapping

QGIS
Free, open-source GIS for viewing, editing, and analyzing geospatial data.
GitHub: qgis/QGIS
CesiumJS
JavaScript library for 3D globes and map visualization, capable of streaming BIM data in a geospatial context.
GitHub: CesiumGS/cesium
OpenLayers
High-performance JS library for interactive maps on the web.
GitHub: openlayers/openlayers
BlenderGIS
Blender addon to make the bridge between Blender's 3D data and 2D geographic data.
GitHub: domlysz/BlenderGIS
Awesome GIS
A curated list of GIS, remote sensing, 3D scanning, and other geospatial related sources.
GitHub: sshuair/awesome-gis

Project Management

OpenProject
Collaborative project management tool with Gantt charts, Agile workflows, and BIM integration.
GitHub: opf/openproject
LibrePlan
Resource planning and scheduling software for construction projects.
GitHub: LibrePlan/libreplan

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