> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bimwhale.gitbook.io/bim-whale/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bimwhale.gitbook.io/bim-whale/introduction/the-bim-whale-project.md).

# The BIM Whale Project

**The BIM Whale** (Swedish: *BIM-valen*) is a project about [Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)](/bim-whale/ifc/what-is-ifc.md).\
The project is is abbreviated as: **`TBW`** (The BIM Whale).

![The BIM Whale Project's primary logo](https://2989416979-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO6sUQ_bCqZKcDszv5G%2F-MOArRHpu6m0Og8sSIY4%2F-MOAvUsVMFR9n0zfH2Yp%2Flogo-header.png?alt=media\&token=77d39946-3fbe-451a-928e-53d7efca6fc8)

The **aim** of **`TBW`** is to:

> **I:** Introduce and explain the basics of IFC\
> **II:** Teach people how to parse an IFC file and retrieve basic information

In more specific terms, the **goal** of this project is to:

> **A:** Provide a simple and fast IFC parser\
> **B:** Provide learning resources (documentation, videos, power points) to people within the AEC industry

To clarify, the focus with **The BIM Whale Project** is to educate people. The code itself and its functionality are secondary.

### **Content**

**`TBW`** consists of three different parts:

1. **A JavaScript module | BIMWHALE.js**
2. **Documentation | This website**
3. **A SaaS app | [www.bimvalen.se](http://www.bimvalen.se)**