Industry Foundation Classes — Grokipedia

Overview
Definition and Scope
Purpose and Benefits
History and Development
Origins in the AEC Industry
Evolution of Versions
Standards and Specifications
IFC Schema Overview
Model View Definitions (MVDs)
Data Formats and Exchange
File Formats
Interoperability and Certification
Core Architecture
Layered Structure
Fundamental Entities and Relationships
Key Class Categories
Adoption and Applications
Software Implementations