IfcSpace
What is IfcSpace?
IfcSpace represents a defined area or volume within a building, typically corresponding to a room or functional zone. Spaces carry data about their intended use, floor area, volume, and environmental requirements. They are bounded by building elements like walls, slabs, and doors.
Hierarchy
Inherits from: IfcBuildingStorey
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcSpace elements in IFC models.
Property Sets
Standard IFC property sets associated with IfcSpace.
- Pset_SpaceCommon
- Pset_SpaceOccupancyRequirements
- Pset_SpaceThermalRequirements
- Qto_SpaceBaseQuantities
Real-World Usage
Spaces are used for area calculations, room scheduling, HVAC zone planning, and compliance with building codes that specify minimum room sizes. Facility managers use space data for occupancy tracking and space utilization analysis.
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IfcBuildingStorey
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.
Building ElementIfcWall
IfcWall represents a vertical construction element that bounds or subdivides spaces. Walls are one of the most fundamental building elements in any IFC model, defining the physical envelope and internal partitioning of a building. IfcWall can represent both load-bearing structural walls and non-load-bearing partitions.
Building ElementIfcDoor
IfcDoor represents a construction element that is used to close an opening in a wall or partition. Doors provide access between spaces and carry properties about their operation type (single swing, double swing, sliding, revolving), fire rating, and accessibility compliance.
Spatial ElementIfcZone
IfcZone represents a grouping of spaces that share a common characteristic, such as an HVAC zone, fire compartment, or lighting control zone. Unlike the spatial hierarchy (site > building > storey > space), zones can group spaces across different storeys and buildings.