IfcSite
What is IfcSite?
IfcSite represents the land area on which a construction project is located. It contains georeference data including latitude, longitude, elevation, and true north direction. IfcSite is the second level in the IFC spatial hierarchy, sitting below IfcProject and above IfcBuilding.
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcSite elements in IFC models.
Property Sets
Standard IFC property sets associated with IfcSite.
- Pset_SiteCommon
- Qto_SiteBaseQuantities
Real-World Usage
Site data is essential for georeferencing BIM models in GIS systems. Construction teams use IfcSite coordinates to place models on maps and verify that the building location matches survey data.
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IfcBuilding
IfcBuilding represents a structure that provides shelter for its occupants or contents. It is the primary spatial container in the IFC hierarchy, grouping building storeys and their contained elements. A single IfcSite can contain multiple IfcBuilding instances for campus or complex projects.
Spatial ElementIfcBuildingStorey
IfcBuildingStorey represents a single floor level within a building. It defines the vertical organisation of a building and contains all elements located on that storey. The elevation property defines the height of the storey relative to the building reference point.