Authoring models

This chapter covers the essential aspects of working with Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) in Bonsai. It is divided into five main sections:

Understanding IFC

An introduction to IFC standards, schemas, and concepts. This section explains the structure of IFC data, key spatial objects, and the role of organizations like buildingSMART in maintaining IFC standards. It also covers IfcOpenShell and the broader ecosystem of open standards in the AEC industry.

Starting a New IFC Project

Instructions on creating and setting up a new IFC project from scratch in Bonsai. This covers initial project setup, including advanced options for more complex projects.

Basic Modeling

An exploration of fundamental IFC modeling techniques, including:

• Creating walls

• Adding doors and windows

• Modeling slabs and roofs

• Defining rooms and spaces

Advanced Modeling

A deep dive into more complex modeling techniques for experienced users, including:

• Creating custom parametric wall types

• Modeling furniture and fixtures

• Working with structural elements

• Designing multi-story buildings

• Modeling complex structures