Designing community buildings within real-world context, especially within complex urban settings or natural terrains, requires a deep understanding of place.

Architects must navigate complex site constraints, local regulations, and the needs of diverse stakeholders. In these projects, effective collaboration and seamless interoperability become essential, especially during design and construction, whe misalignment can lead to costly setbacks.

OpenBuildings Designer offers a place-aware BIM solution tailored for community architecture. It supports the entire building lifecycle—from early concept to construction and handover—while maintaining data integrity and coordination across disciplines. With powerful modeling tools and the ability to create custom elements, it empowers architects to design with both flexibility and precision, ensuring projects can provide the strongest possible impact on their communities.

What you will learn:

Inspiring user cases from Boris Pütter, Architect at ona arquitectes. How to smoothly integrate many references and formats in an open environment. Seamless collaboration across different disciplines and project phases.