OSArch's Git Platform - Monthly Expenses
PROJECT
Part of: OSArch - Open Source in AEC
Fiscal Host: Open Source Collective
A centralized Git platform for sharing and collaborating on open-source BIM content, with a particular focus on NativeIFC workflows.
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OSArch Git Platform: Monthly Expenses
As discussed in this forum post, the OSArch community is working to establish a centralized Git platform for sharing and collaborating on open-source BIM content, with a particular focus on NativeIFC workflows.
This funding campaign will cover the ongoing monthly and periodical maintenance costs associated with this platform.
Current and Projected Costs:
- Monthly costs: Currently around $75/month, which may fluctuate based on the number of users and storage requirements.
- Maintenance: While the exact cost is still to be determined, a placeholder estimate of $3,000/year has been set for the time being.
Any surplus funds from this campaign will be allocated toward funding the development of additional, AEC-specific functionality on hub.OSArch.com. A few potential tools for future development are outlined below.
Current and Proposed Functionality
The platform will enable the OSArch community to effectively manage and share BIM content, with a focus on open collaboration via NativeIFC. Key benefits include:
- Centralized Hosting for IFC Content Libraries
- A space to host, maintain, and share IFC libraries for easy community access and contribution.
- Code Sharing and Collaboration
- A repository for code snippets, tools, and workflows shared within the community.
- Support for Company Projects
- A platform where companies can host both public and private projects, encouraging open-source adoption.
- Tool Development
- A space for collaborative improvement of community-driven projects like IfcMerge.
- Integration of IFC Workflows
- Over time, the platform could include advanced features such as an embedded IFC viewer and tools for IFC diffing and merging (demo).
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