Fully parametric 3D CAD software for façade engineering

APOLLON is a fully parametric 3D CAD / modelling software developed specifically for façade engineering and metal construction. It enables the design of mullion‑transom, unitised and free‑form façades and supports the complete workflow from 3D model to fabrication-ready documentation.

APOLLON is based on Autodesk Inventor® and is designed as the ideal complement to ATHENA, especially for complex façade projects with many variants and frequent design changes.

Façades can usually be designed efficiently in ATHENA using 2D sections and derived 3D models.

However, when projects become geometrically complex, highly variable or require fully associative changes, a parametric approach is essential.

This is where APOLLON comes into play.

With APOLLON, façades and façade elements are modelled fully parametrically in 3D, ensuring that changes to geometry, profiles, infills or connections are automatically propagated throughout the entire model and all derived documents

APOLLON offers open and proven interfaces:

• Interface to AutoCAD / ATHENA
• Interface to Revit and IFC (BIM)
• Direct link between design, detailing and fabrication

Façade models can be:

• transferred from ATHENA,
• imported from architectural models,
• or created directly in APOLLON.

This ensures a seamless workflow from early design to production

APOLLON is available in two versions:

• APOLLON for Inventor – add‑on for existing Autodesk Inventor installations
• APOLLON Complete – standalone solution with fully integrated Autodesk Inventor

• Fully parametric 3D modelling
  Geometry, profiles, infills and connections remain fully associative throughout the project lifecycle.
• Façade systems
  • Mullion‑transom façades
  • Unitised (element) façades
  • Free‑form and special façades
• Metal and sheet metal construction
  Including developments, bars and solid sheets with fabrication logic.
• Production-ready output
  Automatic generation of shop drawings, part lists and CNC data directly from the 3D model.
• Profile system independent
  Project-specific profiles are created during the design process, allowing maximum flexibility for static and technical requirements 

• Significantly reduced effort when handling design changes
• Consistent and error‑free documentation
• High level of planning reliability
• Faster transition from design to fabrication
• Ideal for projects with many variants and late-stage modifications

Animated 3D models can also be used for collision checks and assembly visualisation, helping to detect errors early in the planning phase