Question 1

What is Gateway and how does it help with CORENET X?

Accepted Answer

Gateway is a Revit add-in for preparing BIM model data for IFC-SG export before submission through CORENET X. It helps teams review parameters and mappings while they are still in Revit, before the model leaves the authoring workflow.

Question 2

Do I still need to export to IFC to find IFC-SG issues?

Accepted Answer

Formal validation still happens after export through the appropriate submission workflow. Gateway is earlier than that. It helps the project team prepare model data before export, while the model is still open in Revit. The aim is to find preparation issues sooner, review them in context, and export when the team is ready.

Question 3

How is Gateway different from external validator tools or BIM services companies?

Accepted Answer

External validators and BIM services can be valuable, especially close to formal submission. Gateway sits earlier in the workflow. It helps your own team prepare IFC-SG model data inside Revit before export. The difference is where the preparation work happens: Gateway keeps the first review close to the authoring model.

Question 4

Will Gateway work with my firm's existing Revit parameters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gateway uses a mapping-based approach. If your firm already has established parameters like "Room_Name" or "Door_FireRating", you can map these to the corresponding IFC-SG parameters. You don't need to replace your office standards or retrain your team. Gateway adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.

Question 5

What happens after October 2026 when CORENET X becomes mandatory?

Accepted Answer

From October 2026, CORENET X Phase 2 extends the submission workflow to all new building projects in Singapore. Gateway helps teams prepare IFC-SG workflows earlier, while there is still time to adjust office standards and project habits.

Question 6

Is Gateway only for CORENET X, or can it handle other regulatory frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Gateway is built for Singapore's IFC-SG model preparation needs in the CORENET X submission workflow. The broader Senibina direction is to help teams keep model-preparation and review work closer to the authoring environment. Additional jurisdictions or workflows may be considered later based on demand.

Question 7

How much time does Gateway actually save?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the current office workflow and project complexity. Gateway is not presented with a fixed savings number. It is designed to move IFC-SG preparation earlier, so BIM managers can review data issues while the model is still in Revit.

Question 8

Why focus on Rhino, SketchUp, and AutoCAD users?

Accepted Answer

Designers work where their ideas are easiest to test. Rhino, SketchUp, and AutoCAD each have a place in practice, while Revit often becomes the coordination and documentation environment. Bridge starts by helping Rhino work move into Revit family workflows with less manual recreation.

Question 9

What workflows does Bridge support today?

Accepted Answer

Bridge currently supports Rhino-to-Revit family workflows. The goal is consistent: keep design intent visible while producing Revit output the team can review and continue developing.

Question 10

Why use Revit family workflows?

Accepted Answer

Revit family workflows are a practical starting point for moving design geometry into BIM coordination. They let teams review placement, coordinates, and family intent before deciding what should become part of the production model.

Question 11

What does Gateway cost?

Accepted Answer

Gateway is free for every team. No tiers, no per-seat billing, no upgrade gate. Same during alpha and at General Release. Founding Access members get the same access as future public customers, plus permanent benefits like priority support, roadmap input, direct access to the development team, and the first look at what we build next.

Question 12

Why is Gateway free?

Accepted Answer

We are set up to offer Gateway free during this phase of building Senibina, and we plan to keep it that way. The October 2026 CORENET X mandate affects every architect submitting to BCA, and keeping Gateway free is the fastest way to make sure no firm gets caught off guard.

Question 13

What does Bridge cost?

Accepted Answer

Bridge offers flexible licensing options: Monthly at SGD 19/seat/month (pay as you go, cancel anytime), Annual at SGD 200/seat/year (save 12% compared to monthly), Perpetual at SGD 400/seat/one-time (own the license forever), and Student licenses are free with verification (full access for students and educators).

Question 14

Do you offer team or enterprise pricing?

Accepted Answer

No separate enterprise tiers at this stage. Gateway is free for any team using Revit, regardless of size. Bridge Perpetual is SGD 400/seat. Whether you have 3 seats or 300, the terms are transparent and the same for everyone. Smaller firms face the same BIM mandates and client expectations as larger firms, so the current public pricing stays straightforward.

Question 15

Is my project data sent to the cloud?

Accepted Answer

Gateway and Bridge are Revit add-ins that run on your machine. Model-preparation work happens in the local Revit environment. Account, licensing, and support workflows may communicate with Senibina services separately.

Question 16

How does the 14-day trial work?

Accepted Answer

Full feature access, no credit card required. Download, install, and test on real projects. Trial licenses work offline after initial activation. If you need more time to evaluate on a specific project, contact us. We're flexible for serious evaluations.

Question 17

Can I use Gateway and Bridge together?

Accepted Answer

Yes. They are complementary products. Bridge helps move Rhino design geometry into Revit family workflows. Gateway helps prepare IFC-SG model data before CORENET X submission. A typical workflow might use Bridge during design development, then Gateway during submission preparation.

Question 18

How do I get support if something breaks?

Accepted Answer

Email support is included with all licenses. Response time is typically within 24 hours on business days. For urgent issues during project deadlines, enterprise customers receive priority support with faster response times. We also maintain documentation and video tutorials for common workflows.

Question 19

Who's behind Senibina?

Accepted Answer

Senibina is built by architects and computational designers who've worked on complex projects across Singapore, Dubai, and Southeast Asia. We've experienced the pain of manual geometry translation, submission preparation cycles, and workflow inefficiencies firsthand. These tools solve problems we've personally encountered in practice.

Question 20

Why "& Senibina"?

Accepted Answer

Senibina means "architecture" in Malay. The ampersand (&) represents connection between design and construction, between creative tools and BIM platforms, between vision and execution. It's a reminder that architecture isn't just about buildings, it's about the relationships and workflows that make them possible.

Question 21

Why make AEC tools accessible to smaller practices?

Accepted Answer

Large firms can often build internal tools and hire specialists. Smaller firms face many of the same BIM mandates and client expectations with fewer resources. Senibina builds public tools so more teams can start from the same practical foundation.

Question 22

What's coming next for Senibina?

Accepted Answer

The public roadmap stays focused on practical AEC workflow support: Gateway refinements based on Founding Access feedback, Bridge workflow expansion based on practitioner demand, and Sketch for Revit-native sketch review.

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