Open Civic Utilities Metadata Template

Modular eco-building documentation and design system for community construction

Utility Identification

Utility Name: Open Building Institute (OBI)
Utility Type: Open Source Building Design Library & Documentation Platform
Primary Function: Provides modular building designs, assembly instructions, and ecological construction guidance for affordable housing and structures
Version: Ongoing development with continuous module contributions
Developer/Provider: Open Building Institute (non-profit collaborative initiative)
Release Date: Initiative launched with ongoing module library expansion
Codebase: Available through Open Building Institute website and open design repositories
Frontend URL/Link: https://www.openbuildinginstitute.org/

Platform Compatibility: CAD formats compatible with open source software (FreeCAD, Blender) and standard design applications
Technology Requirements: CAD software capable of reading standard formats (DWG, DXF, or equivalent open formats)
Installation Method: Digital download of CAD files and documentation from online repositories
System Requirements: Computer with CAD software; scales from personal use to community implementation
Integration APIs: Modules designed for interoperability; can be combined and modified across various open source design tools
Data Formats: Standard CAD formats compatible with open source applications