#Innovative Tools



Developing innovative tools is part of our DNA. Here we list a selection of production and utility tools, as well as Proof of Concepts (PoC) illustrating cutting-edge solutions.


BIMShell open_in_new

Description: BIMShell is a tool that ingests BIM models and automagically produces their shell (envelope) version. This is usefull for applications where only the general appearance of a model is needed and where the inside part of your BIM is not relevant or simply gets you in trouble (e.g., too detailed, too heavy to process, legal/privacy concerns, etc.).

Category: 3D Model Optimization

Platform: Web App / Desktop (SketchUp plugin) - Windows & Mac

Liveable City Digital Twin Project (LCDT) open_in_new

Description: A robust city modelling framework is essential if local, state and national governments are to move towards sustainable built environments and work together across complex multisectoral problems to drive impact on urban liveability and climate adaptability. This project addresses the lack of a publicly available, broadscale 3D digital representation of the impact of the urban landscape and building design on urban heat islands, street shading and walkability. It develops a demonstration Digital Twin which embeds analytics within a 3D city modelling framework to address critical challenges within the built environment.

Category: Pilot / Proof of Concept (PoC)

Platform: Web App (CesiumJS)

Digital Twin Air Quality Monitoring open_in_new

Description: The Digital Twin of a building can offer a good monitoring platform that facility managers can leverage to make optimal decisions. With a Building Information Model (BIM) of a test building and a set of IoT sensors installed for air quality sensing, these two different systems needed to be brought together. In this Proof of Concept (PoC), we extracted the geometries of the indoor spaces and attached each IoT sensor to its corresponding room. The IoT feeds were then converted to colour coding and visualised.

Category: Pilot / Proof of Concept (PoC)

Platform: Web App (CesiumJS)

TimeZoneMap open_in_new

Description: Is it day or night on the other side of the world? TimeZoneMap is a simple web app where you can get a 3D perspective of the different time zones of the globe. You can interactively see the parts of the world that are currently in the morning or in the night as well. This is meant to help you (or your friends) understand visually if it is a right time to give a call for example.

Category: Utility

Platform: Web App (CesiumJS)

SlideAsk (Slide@sk) open_in_new

Description: Delivering a great presentation at a professional event, whether it's a conference, workshop, or seminar, can be a pivotal moment for creating interest and opportunities. But Despite having an interested audience, there are a few reasons why people may not reach out after your talk. Slide@sk solves these challenges by enabling your audience to act immediately on their interest. With a unique QR code for every talk, attendees can send you an email instantly, laying the groundwork for deeper discussions, collaborations, or even sales.

Category: Utility

Platform: Web App / Google Slides Add-on open_in_new