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aecobuild: free offline 3D modeler with parametric BIM

Free, offline 3D architectural modeler with parametric BIM.

What is aecobuild?

aecobuild is a free, offline, SketchUp-style 3D modeler with parametric BIM and IFC exchange, for macOS, Windows and the web.
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What does aecobuild look like?

aecobuild modelling a two-storey villa in 3D, with the build tools on the left and the Live BOQ panel listing built-up area, wall areas, concrete and masonry quantities
aecobuild: a two-storey villa modelled in 3D, with the Live BOQ panel calculating areas and quantities as you model.

What can you do with aecobuild?

  • SketchUp-style Push/Pull modeling with inference snapping and typed dimensions
  • Parametric BIM: layered walls, doors, windows, slabs, roofs, stairs, railings, columns and beams
  • Textured 2D presentation floor plans with dimension chains and room areas
  • Interior design studio, Auto Decor (one-click styled interiors) and modular kitchens
  • Tile and stone layouts with full and cut tile counts
  • Live bill of quantities with costs in ₹ or any currency
  • Real-time PBR viewport and GPU path-traced photoreal renders
  • Import/export: IFC, DXF, OBJ, GLB/glTF, STL; native .aecb files
  • Works fully offline; projects stay on your device; no account, no ads

aecobuild at a glance

aecobuild key facts
TypeOffline 3D architectural modeler with parametric BIM
PlatformsmacOS 11+ (Apple Silicon); Windows 10/11 64-bit; Web
File formatsIFC, DXF, OBJ, GLB/glTF, STL, .aecb
PriceFree — no account, no ads
Built byCloudBrain, Noida, India

aecobuild is

  • A SketchUp-style 3D architectural modeler
  • Parametric BIM with IFC import and export
  • Presentation floor plans, interiors and renders
  • Free, offline, with no account and no ads

aecobuild is not

  • A project-management or scheduling tool
  • A cloud service that stores your projects
  • Paid or subscription software

Where does aecobuild fit with aecoviz?

Explore in the cloud with aecoviz. Model precisely offline with aecobuild.

  • Cloud · AI workspace

    aecoviz

    aecoviz is a browser-based AI workspace for architects, with tools for floor plans, renders, concept visuals and studio management.

    • Floor Plan Studio
    • Render Studio
    • Concept Studio
    • Studio Manager ERP
    About aecovizVisit aecoviz.com (opens in a new tab)

Connecting aecobuild to other BIM tools? BIM and data integration · Product implementation

Frequently asked questions

Is aecobuild really free?

Yes. aecobuild is free, needs no account and shows no ads.

Does aecobuild work offline?

Yes. aecobuild works fully offline and your projects stay on your own device.

Is there a free offline alternative to SketchUp with BIM?

aecobuild is one: a free, offline, SketchUp-style modeler with Push/Pull modeling, inference snapping and typed dimensions, plus parametric BIM for walls, doors, windows, slabs, roofs, stairs, railings, columns and beams.

Which file formats does aecobuild support?

aecobuild imports and exports IFC, DXF, OBJ, GLB/glTF and STL, and saves native .aecb files.

Which platforms does aecobuild run on?

macOS 11 or later on Apple Silicon, Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), and the web.

Is aecobuild a project-management tool?

No. aecobuild is a 3D modeler with parametric BIM. It does not manage projects, tasks or schedules.

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