Edificius
Italian BIM architectural design software from ACCA software, part of a wider construction suite
Quick Overview
| Company | ACCA software S.p.A. |
|---|---|
| Category | Interior Design Software |
| Headquarters | Bagnoli Irpino (Avellino), Italy |
| Founded | 1989 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Italy (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | BIM architectural design, integration with the ACCA suite (cost, energy, structural, site safety), trial and educational versions |
| Pricing | not shown on the pages we read; trial and educational versions are listed in the site menu |
| Best For | Italian-speaking architects who want BIM design inside one vendor suite |
| Replaces | Chief Architect |
Detailed Review
Edificius is a BIM architectural design program sold by ACCA software S.p.A., with its address at Contrada Rosole 13, 83043 Bagnoli Irpino (AV), Italy. The site menu labels it "Progettazione architettonica BIM".
The ACCA site is in Italian. It lists Edificius next to EdiLus for structural calculation, TerMus for energy performance, PriMus for cost estimating and the usBIM platform for BIM management.
What ACCA software offers around Edificius
ACCA software groups its programs by task. Edificius covers architectural design, and sibling programs cover structural calculation, energy performance, site safety and cost accounting.
The company profile page states that ACCA started in 1989. The page names Guido Cianciulli as CEO.
Trial and educational access to Edificius
The ACCA menu has separate entries for Trial, Freeware, Educational and Viewers. We did not open the Edificius product page, so the exact scope of each version is not described here.
Edificius as an alternative to Chief Architect
Edificius targets professional BIM design, which is the closest match in this list to the architect and builder side of Chief Architect. ACCA software states no price on the pages we read, and the site is mainly in Italian.
Limitations to Consider
We read the ACCA home page, terms, privacy policy and company profile, but not the Edificius product page, so features, platforms and prices are not confirmed here. The website terms on acca.it refer to the law of the State of Washington and courts in California, which differs from the Italian company address, and we did not read the software licence terms. Hosting is not stated. For a tool with published pricing, see RoomSketcher.
Who Should Use Edificius
Architects and technical offices in Italy that want BIM design from an Italian vendor and are comfortable with an Italian-language site.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Italian company with a registered address in Bagnoli Irpino
- BIM architectural design as the main purpose
- Wider ACCA suite for cost, energy and structural work
- Trial, freeware and educational entries in the menu
- Company history stated from 1989
Cons
- No price on the pages we read
- Site and company pages mainly in Italian
- Website terms refer to US state law and courts
- Product features not read by us
Alternatives to Edificius
Other European interior design software worth comparing before you decide:
See all European interior design software or compare them directly against Chief Architect on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Edificius is made by ACCA software S.p.A. in Italy and is a BIM architectural design program, which targets professional architects as Chief Architect does.
The pages we read show no price for Edificius. The ACCA menu lists trial and educational versions, but the terms of each are not described there.
The ACCA site is mainly in Italian, although the website terms page is in English. Check the language of the program and its support with ACCA before you buy.