Bentley OpenBuildings Designer
The BIM application for buildings of all types and scales.
Overview
OpenBuildings Designer, formerly AECOsim Building Designer, is a BIM software application from Bentley Systems. It enables multi-discipline teams to design, analyze, document, and visualize buildings of any size, form, and complexity. It integrates architecture, structural engineering, MEP, and electrical systems in a single application, and is well-suited for large and complex infrastructure projects like airports, rail stations, and hospitals.
✨ Key Features
- Multi-discipline modeling (Arch, Struc, MEP, Elec)
- Computational design with GenerativeComponents
- Energy analysis and simulation
- Clash detection
- Creation of construction documentation
- Reality modeling (point clouds, reality meshes)
- Interoperability with other Bentley products
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong integration with civil and infrastructure design software
- Advanced simulation and analysis capabilities
- Built on the MicroStation platform, known for handling large, complex geometry
Unique Value: Provides a unified, multi-discipline BIM environment that excels in large, complex projects and offers seamless interoperability with a wide range of infrastructure design applications.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Design of complex transportation infrastructure buildings
- Integrated design for large-scale public and commercial facilities
- Projects requiring extensive interoperability with civil design data
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small residential projects
- Firms primarily focused on artistic or conceptual design
- Environments where Revit is the standard and deep collaboration is required
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike Revit, which is building-centric, OpenBuildings Designer is part of a broader ecosystem of infrastructure software, making it superior for projects that combine buildings with large-scale civil works like roads, rails, and utilities.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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