10.03.2023
Geeky Corner
LINK IO Open-Sources Speckle LCA APP
LINK IO has decided to make their Speckle LCA APP available as open source and is encouraging other developers to contribute towards enhancing the integration with the new LCA Byg web API.
At LINK IO, we believe that sustainable design is the future of the built environment. That's why we've spent the last year developing a speckle LCA application, the IO Guesstimator, that can help architects and engineers make more informed decisions about the environmental impact of building materials and construction processes.
But we also believe that sustainable design is a collaborative effort, one that requires the participation of individuals and organizations from all over the world. That's why we've decided to open source our speckle LCA application, making it freely available to anyone who wants to use it or contribute to its development.
Our hope is that by sharing our code with the wider community, we can encourage greater collaboration and innovation in the field of sustainable building design. We want to empower architects and engineers to make more sustainable choices, and to help them create buildings that are not only beautiful and functional, but also environmentally responsible.
We're proud of what we've accomplished with our speckle LCA application, but we know that there is still much work to be done. We're excited to see what the community can do with our technology, and we're committed to supporting its ongoing development. Together, we can create a more sustainable future for all.
We participated in this year’s AEC Hackathon in Copenhagen where we decided to take our commitment to open source development a step further. We opened up our IO Guesstimator to the community and formed a team of "hackers" to connect the app to the Danish application LCA Byg (DK) using their soon-to-be-launched open Web API. We managed to set up a fantastic team with other great minds and experts within the field. Additionally, we introduced new visualization charts and improved the geometry pipeline from Speckle.
Jan Buthke, Head of LINK IO