Learning OpenBuildings Designer

Discover OpenBuildings Designer, the BIM software for architects and professional building modelers.

Introduction

• Welcome to learning OpenBuildings Designer
• What you should know
• Installing the course dataset

1. The 3D Model

• Creating a new WorkSet and model file
• Navigating the ribbon interface
• Creating a conceptual model
• Viewing Groups and View Attributes
• Zoom, fit, rotate, and pan the view
• AccuDraw compass and precision input
• Level display and display sets

2. The 3D Building Environment

• Introduction
• Using floor planes
• Creating a building grid
• Working with site files
• Review the drawing and sheet views

3. Modeling Structural Elements

• Introduction
• Placing columns
• Placing footings
• Placing beams
• Placing wood joists by framing between
• Modifying structural elements
• Reviewing structural drawings

4. Modeling Architectural Elements

• Introduction
• Placing walls
• Placing a sloped roof
• Modifying walls
• Placing doors
• Placing windows
• Placing curtain wall
• Modifying curtain wall
• Reviewing architectrual drawings

5. Modeling Interior Elements

• Introduction
• Space layouts
• Placing architectural assemblies
• Interior openings
• Casework and trim
• Furniture and equipment
• Annotation and schedules

6. Advanced Modeling: The Roof Canopy

• Introduction
• Modeling the supporting plates
• Modeling tapered columns and beams
• Creating structural assemblies
• Framing the roof purlins
• Using shapes to create glass roof panels
• Creating the gutter profile

Conclusion

• Next steps