Research case R3
BIM · ISO 19650 · Application Design
BIM Federation Strategy Generator
A rule-based prototype for translating project configuration into an editable BIM federation and model strategy.
BIM federation / active prototype
Separate model ownership. One coordinated view.
Architecture, structure and building services retain their own packages, linked through shared coordinates, naming rules and review responsibilities.
Conceptual federation
Fictional geometry for explaining federation. This is a portfolio demonstration, not an IFC authoring or ACC viewer.
Model federation structure
From discipline to review package
The challenge
Federation structures and model breakdown strategies are often recreated manually even when naming, scope and model responsibilities follow repeatable logic.
Model federation decisions often start from a familiar project structure, yet teams repeatedly rebuild the naming and model split from scratch. The output still needs project-specific judgement.
The approach
The prototype takes structured project information and proposes naming, responsibilities and model packages. An editable strategy and visual map let a professional inspect the proposal before export.
System
Select a step to see its role in the work.
01Project configuration
Capture project scope, zones, disciplines and responsibility boundaries.
02ISO 19650 naming
Apply naming rules that can be reviewed against the project's information standard.
03Model breakdown
Propose a model split that reflects how the project will be authored and coordinated.
04Editable strategy
Allow a professional to change the proposed structure before use.
05Validation
Check names, gaps and overlaps against the entered configuration.
06Visual federation map
Show the proposed model relationships as a reviewable map.
07Export
Export a draft strategy for project-specific review and approval.
Current position
A working prototype exists. Its generated structure is a draft for review, not an automatically approved BIM strategy.
Prototype output requires project-specific professional review before use.
Next question
Test the rules against projects with different zones, disciplines and delivery packages, and record where the proposal needs manual adjustment.
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