Custom Test Model for Escape Route Analysis in IFC format

The IFC model represents a custom-developed fictional test model. It was created by researchers from the TU Wien Research Unit Digital Building Process.

Context and methodology The IFC model was created as test model to validate the newly developed automated Escape Route Analysis for Vienna's BIM-based building permission process. The custom escape route test model is a fictional five-storey building that contains test scenarios for the requirements for escape routes arising from the relevant building regulations. These include start doors and start rooms with several different escape routes, interconnected spaces, an underground parking garage, and different dimensions of the elements along the routes.