In OpenBuildings Designer, introducing an intermediate buffer layer between the client application and the backend server can significantly enhance responsiveness and reduce perceived latency. This buffer—implemented as a caching or intermediary service—acts as a high-speed staging zone for frequently accessed model data, metadata, and visualization elements. By prefetching and locally serving this data, the software avoids repeated round-trip requests to the remote server, resulting in faster per-click performance and smoother navigation through complex BIM models.

This 3D and 2D design improves efficiency by reducing network overhead, accelerating data retrieval, and minimizing delays during interactive workflows such as model navigation, view refreshes, and attribute updates. For large, federated project models—typical in multidisciplinary building design—this buffered approach can save significant time during daily operations and improve overall productivity within the OpenBuildings Designer environment.