Buildify - Blender Geometry Nodes Add-on for customizable modular buildings

DADA_universe

New Add-on alert!

https://twitter.com/Pavel_Oliva/status/1548966844177981440

I like the implementation, I can also see some of the stuff experimented with on this forum in the past implemented in it.
This would interest you @brunopostle

brunopostle

Love this, the Homemaker add-on does basically the same thing, but entirely with IfcOpenShell, and essentially no Blender code. This makes it much slower than a geometry nodes solution, since it is creating a detailed IFC model and then importing it with Blenderbim. It would be nice to have some kind of half-way solution that used blender functionality to give instant feedback while the final IFC model is generated in the background.

I'm also envious of all the assets and materials in this add-on, where do people find time to do this?

Gorgious

The BlenderGIS part had me drop my jaw a little. I wonder how customizable it is. I will be testing this whenever I can.

Max

I did not undstand all of the details but I am very impressed and can see some great possibilities using this plugin.

bruno_perdigao

Another similar tool:

https://twitter.com/hiranoji/status/1550076626100047872

duncan

I've added a few things to the wiki. Feel free to improve them
https://wiki.osarch.org/index.php?title=Category:Blender_Add-on

• [https://prochitecture.gumroad.com/l/blosm Blender-OSM] The addon imports buildings from OpenStreetMap. Building height and number of floors are used to create the final scene. Composition into 3D parts for a building with the complex structure is also processed. A large number of roof shapes is supported. If a terrain is provided, buildings are placed on the terrain automatically.
• [Hira building Generatorhttps://hiranoji.gumroad.com/l/hira-building-generator|Hira building Generator] This is a generator that allows you to create easy, fun, yet complex architectural structures made with blender geometry nodes.
• [https://paveloliva.gumroad.com/l/buildify Buildify] is a geometry nodes library for easy building creation.

DADA_universe

Another one:
https://alanwyatt3d.gumroad.com/l/Villagen
More of same.

victormills

The Geometry Nodes approach feels a good fit for the early design stage, especially where quick iteration matters. Combining that with a workflow that can still produce a proper IFC model later would bridge the gap between visual feedback and BIM deliverables.
The integration with BlenderGIS is probably one of the most interesting parts too, particularly if it allows real-world site context without adding too much setup. Projects involving modular buildings, such as those delivered by Asset Accommodation in Ireland, show how important it is to test layouts, access and site constraints early, so tools that speed up those decisions have genuine value. There’s a useful overview at: https://21c.ie, if anyone is interested in seeing how modular building projects are applied in practice.
Looking forward to seeing how extensible the node system is, especially if users can create and share their own building components and material libraries.