CityGML
New Release of the 3DCityDB: Virtual City Systems plays Key Role in development and Usage
Milestone for the Open-Source Community: On March 17, 2025, the 3DCity Database will receive full support for CityGML 3.0. The compatibility with older versions will remain, and the database also facilitates migration from CityGML 2.0 to 3.0.
Virtual City Systems – Driving Innovation in Development and Application
Virtual City Systems plays a key role in the advancement and application of CityGML and the 3DCityDB.
Since 2010, VCS has been a key contributor to the 3D City Database (3DCityDB), a milestone for the CityGML community and a core component of our products and services. By continuously advancing and widely applying 3DCityDB and CityGML in customer and research projects, we play a vital role in the global adoption of urban digital twins. Built on 3DCityDB, our VC Database provides a reliable solution for storing and managing CityGML-based 3D city models, ensuring scalable and efficient management of urban data.
Stronger together: The continuous development of 3DCityDB is the result of a strong partnership with the Technical University of Munich, Geoinformatics, led by Professor Dr. Thomas H. Kolbe, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart LIST Eco, and M.O.S.S. Computer Grafik Systeme GmbH.
Benefits of 3DCityDB
🌍 Standardized and efficient storage:
3DCityDB simplifies the management, transformation, and visualization of CityGML-based 3D city models.
🔄 Flexibility and versatility:
With CityGML 3.0, the database offers new possibilities for Smart Cities, Digital Urban Twins, and GIS applications.
📊 A foundation for informed decision-making:
The semantic data structure enables precise analysis for urban planning, infrastructure development, and environmental assessments.
CityGML 3.0 – The Future of 3D City Models
CityGML 3.0 introduces enhanced modeling flexibility, new feature classes (e.g., infrastructure, vegetation, and water), and improved support for BIM, IFC, and web technologies. It refines Levels of Detail (LoD) and enables better interoperability with GIS and Smart City applications.
Dr. Claus Nagel is Managing Director of Virtual City Systems and a leading expert in 3D city models and digital twins. He has played a key role in the development of CityGML and the 3D City Database, significantly advancing their worldwide adoption in research, public administration, and industry.
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