1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) 4. [OpenBuildings Designer Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/openbuildings-designer/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1cc4e5fc1cef0e31e6aea4ff39e0b2df/openbuildings-designer.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/openbuildings-designer/reviews) [ OpenBuildings Designer ](/products/openbuildings-designer/reviews) (16)4.3/5 OpenBuildings Designer is a multi-discipline building design application that enables BIM workflows to provide information-rich models for the design, analysis, simulation, and documentation of buildings. It incorporates OpenBuildings Designer computational design and energy services for building performance evaluation. OpenBuildings Designer immerses you in a 3D modeling environment and provides site content by referencing reality models. The application shares a catalog of design components across the project team. Built-in clash detection allows designers to coordinate building systems. The federated data approach to modeling and drawing management allows users to work on any size models simultaneously across distributed geographies. • Multi-discipline: Increase collaboration among architects, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers with a shared set of tools and workflows • Interoperability: Integrate information you have from multiple formats and easily work on projects of any size • Information-rich deliverables: Clearly communicate your design intent with reliable deliverables that you can easily customize • Unrestrictive design environment: Model anything with total freedom from buildings with simple to highly complex geometry and designs • Building performance: Simulate buildings and predict the real-world performance of the asset quickly and with precision to explore various options for iterative refinement Explore 21-Day Free Trial - https://go.virtuosity.com/openbuildings-designer-free-trial-get-started Show More * * * ### 56.0 Nps Score Already have OpenBuildings Designer? ### All OpenBuildings Designer Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 4 years ago More Options - [ # What is OpenBuildings Designer? ](/discussions/what-is-openbuildings-designer) What is OpenBuildings Designer? 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[Andy P.](https://www.g2.com/users/7da8fb1d-669b-48cc-b550-36589471cea0 "Andy P.") • about 4 years ago 3d Specialist met Bentley Microstation sinds 1995 en Bentley OpenBuilding Designer Tekenaar / Werkvoorbereider More Options - [ # How can I promote OpenBuildings for Mechanical and plumbing firms ](/discussions/how-can-i-promote-openbuildings-for-mechanical-and-plumbing-firms) There must be a team of users to promote OpenBuildings. And if there are Dutch spoken managers it is easier for these firms to be convince to move to OpenBuilding. 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