Pick the tool that fits your work
Explore the complete ecosystem and pick the tool for your task. For PDF annotation and CAD markup: Open PDF Studio. For 2D CAD drawing: Open 2D Studio. For heat-loss calculations per NEN 12831 and ISSO 51:2023: Open Heatloss Studio. For IFC model validation: BIM Validator. For BCF issue management: BCF Manager Studio. For cost estimation: Open Calc Studio.
View all 18+ tools →Download the installer or try the live demo
Every product page offers downloads for Windows (.exe or MSI), macOS (.dmg), Linux (.deb, .AppImage, .snap, .rpm) and Android (.apk). Or click "Live demo" to start straight in your browser — no installation needed.
Example: Open PDF Studio downloads →Install and launch the tool
OpenAEC tools are lightweight (8–20 MB) thanks to Tauri 2 + Rust — much smaller than Electron apps. On Windows you can choose between System install (all users, admin required) or User install (no admin needed). On macOS, drag the app into Applications. On Linux, double-click the .deb or .AppImage. No account required to start.
Read more about the technical architecture →Work with IFC or import existing data
All OpenAEC tools communicate via IFCX, an open extension of IFC that also supports namespaces for calculations, reports and metadata. Import IFC 2x3, IFC 4 and IFC 4.3 models — including civil schemas like IfcRoad, IfcRail, IfcBridge, IfcTunnel and IfcMarineFacility. Data flows seamlessly between all tools.
Send feedback or contribute
File bugs and feature requests via GitHub (github.com/OpenAEC-Foundation). Join the WhatsApp community or email info@open-aec.com. For companies: request a quote for consultancy, managed hosting or custom extensions. All tools are LGPL-3.0 — fork, modify, contribute.
Go to the feedback page →Quick links…
All tools
Overview of all 18+ tools in the ecosystem.
IFCX data format
How IFCX works and which civil schemas are supported.
Architecture
Tech stack: Rust, Tauri 2, TypeScript, cross-platform.
Request a quote
For companies that want professional support.
Roadmap
What's coming up for 2026 and 2027.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about open source, hosting, contributing.
GitHub
Source code, issues, contributing guidelines.