GREENbimlabs

GREENbimlabs is a German start-up behind Aikana, software that simulates and optimises a building design while it is still being drawn up in BIM. It scores the design for safety, material efficiency and life-cycle cost, helping projects cut waste and avoid harmful materials.

What GREENbimlabs does

• Circularity assessment: rates how reusable a building's materials are and guides product choices to reduce its ecological footprint.
• Material safety checks: flags the risk of hazardous chemicals, aiming for healthier spaces and lower demolition costs.
• Product and material data: structured details on what a building contains, useful for maintenance, renovation and facilities management.
• Life-cycle cost optimisation: models operating, maintenance and disposal expenses at the design stage.
• Expert support: specialists help with the particular needs of each project.

Customers and markets

Aikana is aimed at architects, planners and sustainability engineers; at building owners, investors and developers; and at makers of building products who want designers to find their materials early.

Key facts

• Based in: Germany
• Product: Aikana
• Awards: second prize in the Out of the Box.NRW Award 2021 and a finalist in the PropTech Innovation Award 2021