subash1017/archicad-workflow-tools

This repository presents ArchiNova Suite, described as an automation layer for Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. BIM is an approach used in architecture and construction where buildings are designed as detailed digital models that store information about materials, structure, and spatial relationships, not just visual geometry. The README describes the project as a parametric modeling environment, meaning that building elements can be defined by rules and constraints so that changing one measurement automatically updates related parts of the model. The listed features include a constraint solver, support for multiple surface types, structural analysis tools, and a rendering pipeline that produces photorealistic images using path tracing. The structural analysis module is described as supporting finite element analysis for steel, concrete, and timber, as well as simulations for wind and seismic loads. The project also describes IFC import and export, where IFC is a standard file format for sharing building models between different software tools, which the README says supports multi-user collaboration and automated clash detection between structural and architectural elements. The README describes AI integrations with the OpenAI and Claude APIs for generating parametric definitions from natural language input, suggesting structural optimizations, and drafting building permit documentation automatically. The repository topics include terms associated with trial software, and the README itself includes a section labeled as SEO keyword integration and an explicit disclaimer about educational purposes only. The README also mentions compatibility with Windows, macOS, and several Linux distributions. The full README is longer than what was shown.