> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://matchfem.gitbook.io/matchfem/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://matchfem.gitbook.io/matchfem/welcome-to-matchfem.md).
# Welcome to MatchFEM
## Overview
MatchFEM is a Grasshopper plug-in designed to assist in creating Digital Twins for buildings and infrastructure. It streamlines interaction with 4D IFC-BIM modeling, IoT, and Structural Analysis, all within a unified parametric environment—eliminating the need to switch between applications. By leveraging Grasshopper’s powerful geometric engine and parametric capabilities, users can build efficient workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and take advantage of an intuitive visual programming interface.
MatchFEM is by-design, a tool conceived for the open and evolving nature of Digital Twins in the AECO sector in the years to come.
### Citing MatchFEM
In case you implement MatchFEM for your scientific work, please cite the following paper:
> Posada, H., Chacón, R., & Ramonell, C. (2025, July). *MatchFEM: A computational design assistant tool for digital twins of buildings and infrastructure*. In *Proceedings of the 2025 European Conference on Computing in Construction* (Vol. 6). European Council on Computing in Construction.
### Creators and Copyright
MatchFEM was developed by [The Grid](https://thegrid.es/) studio, which born form the [Laboratory of Digital Models in Structures and Construction](https://labmdec.upc.edu/en) (LMDEC) of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). The creators are:
* PhD, Héctor Posada [\[LinkedIn\]](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorposadac/)
* PhD, Rolando Chacón [\[LinkedIn\]](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolandochaconupc/)
* PhD, Carlos Ramonell [\[LinkedIn\]](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramonellcarlos/)
For further information, please contact: .
The MatchFEM plugin is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this software may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
## Quick links
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[What is a Digital Twin?](/matchfem/overview/what-is-a-digital-twin.md)
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[Our Features](/matchfem/overview/our-features.md)
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