Building Integration Models (BIM), tend to establish uniformity through language by means of standards, metadata and object libraries. For SCI-Arc alum Austin Lightle, this categorization prevents designers from understanding how fluid both the program and function of buildings actually are. Through his work, Austin explores what it means to “name” entities during the architectural design process, specifically when dealing with software and digital interfaces. Common Objects, a project that emerged from his master’s thesis, offers a novel way of looking at design, removing linguistic constraints and allowing for a user-centred, intuitive and collaborative digital environment.