Create an IfcOpenShell library for accessing standard building data (bSDD) via REST API

[Moult]

Outline

The bSDD, or buildingSMART Data Dictionary is an international standards based shared database and API for product manufacturers and organisations to share standardised metadata for building elements, like doors, windows, and other assets that make up our built environment. Currently, there is no free software library available to access this API. Building such an API library, along with a proof of concept UI in either Blender or FreeCAD will allow multiple free software to start leading the way in high quality building data.

• bSDD API prototype: https://bs-dd-api-prototype.azurewebsites.net/swagger/index.html
• Important reading / research about how the bSDD is meant to work: https://github.com/buildingSMART/bSDD/tree/master/2020%20prototype
• Some tips on getting started: https://github.com/buildingSMART/bSDD/blob/master/2021%20Hackathon/tutorial.md

Expected Outcome

A Python library is written that connects to the bsDD REST API.

Future Possibilities

Integration into Blender and / or FreeCAD as a UI and workflow in building 3D models of buildings.

Skills

• Python knowledge
• Knowledge about how to connect to APIs, including how a REST API works
• (Optional) basic Blender or FreeCAD experience

Difficulty

Easy

Additional Information

• Potential mentor(s): Dion Moult
• Organization website: https://ifcopenshell.org
• Communication channels: https://community.osarch.org , ##architect on Freenode , and https://github.com/IfcOpenShell/IfcOpenShell/issues

[yorikvanhavre]

I'd be interested in mentoring this on the FreeCAD side too

[ANURADHAJHA99]

Hi, My name is Anuradha. I am interested in working on the following project for GSoC, where should I start with contributions and building a general idea regarding the project for the proposal? Thank you very much.

[Moult]

I've added links to the bsDD repo as well as the API Swagger prototype we can use.

[Moult]

Closing as this has now been implemented.