# ifc-data-horse 🐴 > **"There are no wheels yet, but the thing is running"** ## Meet the Team * **Milovann Yanatchkov** : bug-hunter, aec-free-rider, associate-professor, kebab-case-lover. * **Artem Igumnov** : civil-engineer, python-.... ## The Challenge * [Problem statement](https://github.com/vyzn-tech/ifc-data-bus?tab=readme-ov-file#problem-statement) ## Problem Statement * Architects and planners rely on a **broad ecosystem of software tools**, * yet **poor data integration between these tools creates major bottlenecks** in the design process. * This fragmentation prevents holistic project optimization and slows down coordination. ### Data Stream * Although **OpenBIM** aims to support **interoperability**, it still lacks robust mechanisms for > **bi-directional data exchange** ✅ * —particularly when it comes to **re-integrating data into CAD and CDE environments**. * **Existing initiatives often do not prioritize full OpenBIM compliance**, leaving a clear opportunity for alternative, standards-aligned solutions. ### 'Flat Modules' vs 'Monolithic Blob' > At the same time, the emerging **modularized and layerized IFC5** standard ✅ * introduces new capabilities for more flexible, **fine-grained**, and machine-friendly data handling. * These advances open the door to **new workflows** built around decentralized, **event-driven data exchange** rather than **monolithic file transfers**. ## The Story * [AEC hackathon](https://gitaec.org/rvba/docs/wiki/Zurich-hackathon) Zurich 2024 ## ifc-data-bus 🚐 ## [vyzn](https://www.vyzn.tech/en) : data-streaming-bim-platform ![](images/vyzn.jpeg)