IfcWindow

IfcWindow is a building information modeling (BIM) entity within the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standard. It represents a window within a building model. The IFC standard is an open, neutral data format used for the exchange of BIM data between different software applications. IfcWindow objects are used to define the geometric and semantic properties of windows, including their location, dimensions, and relationships with other building elements.

The IfcWindow entity typically inherits properties from more general entities such as IfcProduct, which defines common properties for all physical building elements. Specific attributes of IfcWindow might include parameters related to its opening type, glazing, frame, and sill. These attributes allow for detailed representation and analysis of window components. The purpose of standardizing window representation with IfcWindow is to ensure interoperability and consistency across different BIM workflows and software platforms. This facilitates tasks such as quantity take-offs, clash detection, and energy performance analysis.