IfcSpatialStructureElement

IfcSpatialStructure is a fundamental concept within the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) schema, which is a standard for Building Information Modeling (BIM). It represents the hierarchical organization of physical spaces within a building or construction project. This structure allows for the logical division and classification of elements based on their spatial relationships.

The IfcSpatialStructure hierarchy typically begins with a project-level entity, which then contains sites, then buildings, then storeys, and finally individual spaces. Each of these entities can contain other entities, forming a tree-like structure. This organization is crucial for managing complex projects, enabling functionalities such as space planning, area calculations, and the assignment of attributes to specific zones. By defining these spatial relationships, IFC facilitates data exchange and interoperability between different software applications used in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. It provides a common framework for understanding and navigating the geometric and semantic information of a building.