Design Safe, Sustainable, and Distinctive Buildings
OpenBuildings is a multidiscipline building design software that enables BIM workflows to provide information-rich models for the design, analysis, simulation, and documentation of buildings. It incorporates computational design and energy services for building performance evaluation. OpenBuildings immerses you in a 3D modeling environment and provides site context by referencing reality models. With OpenBuildings Designer, you can optimize designs, meet tight deadlines, and avoid errors. OpenBuildings comes in three versions, so you can choose which is most suitable for you.
*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.
- OpenBuildings Designer
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What is OpenBuildings Designer?
Bentley’s all-in-one BIM software
Develop and design buildings or facilities of any size or complexity using comprehensive architectural tools, plus a space planning catalog for ticket kiosks, gate turnstiles, passenger information displays, etc. Model steel, concrete, or timber structures from walls, foundations, columns, etc., and produce plans, framing layouts, sections, and elevations. Integrate with detailing applications, including Bentley’s ProStructures.
Design MEP Systems with OpenBuildings Designer
Design complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, including lighting, power, fire detection, fully parametric air-handling, piping, and plumbing systems.
Generate Building Documentation and Reports
Link specifications, engineering calculations, and equipment documentation to your intelligent building model and produce high-quality, reliable, and up-to-date drawings that accurately represent your design.
Visualize Building Designs with BIM software
Generate 3D images of models, animations with life-like detail, and high-end photo-realistic renderings, which can aid in the further refinement of potential designs.
Analyze Building System Performance
Inform early design decisions by simulating and evaluating real-world building system performances, including conceptual energy analysis to explore peak loads, annual energy calculations, energy consumptions, carbon emissions, and fuel costs.
- OpenBuildings Station Designer
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What is OpenBuildings Station Designer?
Specialized Software for Rail and Transit Stations
Get everything that is included in OpenBuildings Designer, plus specialized capabilities for rail and transit stations. With OpenBuildings Station Designer, you can take on projects from high-speed and commuter to metro and light rail stations. This software even allows for analysis of pedestrian travel paths.
- Functional space definitions and a catalog of design components are specifically geared to railway station design.
- GenerativeComponents templates for complex geometry are ideal for designing tunnels and platforms.
- Create simulation scenarios by defining spaces, activities, passenger characteristics, and operational information such as train timetables to simulate and analyze foot traffic.
What is OpenBuildings Designer?
Bentley’s all-in-one BIM software
Develop and design buildings or facilities of any size or complexity using comprehensive architectural tools, plus a space planning catalog for ticket kiosks, gate turnstiles, passenger information displays, etc. Model steel, concrete, or timber structures from walls, foundations, columns, etc., and produce plans, framing layouts, sections, and elevations. Integrate with detailing applications, including Bentley’s ProStructures.
Design MEP Systems with OpenBuildings Designer
Design complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, including lighting, power, fire detection, fully parametric air-handling, piping, and plumbing systems.
Generate Building Documentation and Reports
Link specifications, engineering calculations, and equipment documentation to your intelligent building model and produce high-quality, reliable, and up-to-date drawings that accurately represent your design.
Visualize Building Designs with BIM software
Generate 3D images of models, animations with life-like detail, and high-end photo-realistic renderings, which can aid in the further refinement of potential designs.
Analyze Building System Performance
Inform early design decisions by simulating and evaluating real-world building system performances, including conceptual energy analysis to explore peak loads, annual energy calculations, energy consumptions, carbon emissions, and fuel costs.
What is OpenBuildings Station Designer?
Specialized Software for Rail and Transit Stations
Get everything that is included in OpenBuildings Designer, plus specialized capabilities for rail and transit stations. With OpenBuildings Station Designer, you can take on projects from high-speed and commuter to metro and light rail stations. This software even allows for analysis of pedestrian travel paths.
- Functional space definitions and a catalog of design components are specifically geared to railway station design.
- GenerativeComponents templates for complex geometry are ideal for designing tunnels and platforms.
- Create simulation scenarios by defining spaces, activities, passenger characteristics, and operational information such as train timetables to simulate and analyze foot traffic.
User Quote
“As architects, we spend a disproportionate amount of time trying to represent our solutions rather than designing them. Computational design [using OpenBuildings] has allowed our team to focus on resolving problems and finding better design solutions.”
— Sarah Yap, Computational Design Expert, Johnson Pilton Walker
FEATURED USER STORIES
Johnson Pilton Walker
Australia’s Largest Sustainable Commercial Tower
The team used OpenBuildings Designer to optimize digital workflows, saving time and cost.
Voyants Solutions
Industrialize Project Delivery
By implementing Bentley’s interoperable applications, the team achieved a 50% increase in their return on investment.
PT. Wijaya Karya
Health Care Facility, Increases COVID Bed Capacity
Using Bentley’s building design software, the team was able to accelerate hospital operations by two months.
OpenBuildings Software Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
OpenBuildings Designer is multidiscipline Building Information Modeling (BIM) software that streamlines the work among architects and electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers.
AECOsim, Bentley AECOSim, or AECOsim Building Designer are former names of OpenBuildings Designer. OpenBuildings Designer, Bentley’s all-in-one BIM modeling software, streamlines the work among architects and electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers.
The price of OpenBuildings Designer and OpenBuildings Station Designer varies per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore. When you purchase through the eStore, you get a Virtuoso Subscription. This means you get the software and “Keys” (tokens) to redeem for customizable training, mentoring, and consulting services.
Processor
Intel® or AMD® processor 1.0 GHz or greater
Memory
16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended
Hard Disk
24 GB free disk space
Video
512 MB of video RAM or higher is recommended
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768 or higher
For the most up-to-date system requirements, visit Bentley Communities.
