# XbimEssentials

**XbimEssentials** is the foundational components of [Xbim](https://xbimteam.github.io/), the e**X**tensible 
_[**B**uilding **I**nformation **M**odelling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_information_modeling) toolkit_ for 
the .NET platform. This library enables software developers to easily read, write, validate and interrogate data in 
the buildingSmart [IFC formats](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industry_Foundation_Classes), using any .NET language. 
