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Architecture
Design, documentation, BIM, visualization, and code compliance tools for architects. — curated and reviewed by DataDrivenAEC.
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Custom BIM development and consulting firm that partners with AEC organizations to deliver advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) production, coordination services, and tailored BIM adoption consulting. Provides BIM modeling, family development, training, code review, and digital fabrication support across all project phases.
2050 Materials
Digital information and research platform for the AEC industry to explore, compare and source sustainable building materials with comprehensive sustainability data.
2050 Materials API
Integrate real-time data on building material climate impacts with API-first solution. Access the industry's largest, highest-quality sustainability database for immediate embodied carbon calculations.
3D PDF Exporter for AutoCAD
AutoCAD plugin that converts 2D and 3D designs into secure, interactive PDF files for easy sharing with stakeholders without requiring AutoCAD licenses.
3D Repo
Browser-based Building Information Modeling collaboration platform that enables teams to view, coordinate, and manage 3D models in real-time. Features real-time issue tracking, clash detection, 4D construction sequencing, and data validation across multiple file formats.
3DMeasure
Free Revit plugin that enables accurate distance measurements in 3D views by selecting two points or clicking edges, with coordinate display in multiple reference systems.
3DPDF Exporter for Revit
Revit plugin that converts 3D building models into secure, interactive PDF files for easy sharing with stakeholders without requiring Revit licenses.
3ds Max
Industry-standard software for creating 3D models, animations, and photorealistic renderings. Integrates with V-Ray, Arnold, and Corona rendering engines. Widely used in architecture and design visualization for client presentations and design exploration.
4D SIMULATION
Web-based 4D BIM platform that combines 3D Building Information Models with project scheduling to create comprehensive construction management and progress visualization.
Acelab
Cloud-based Material Hub platform that provides architects and designers with unified access to 200,000+ building products, intelligent AI search (ProductAdvisor), project collaboration tools, and seamless Revit integration for automated specification generation.
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ADA Accessible Route Width Checker
Free compliance calculator that determines whether measured route widths comply with ADA Accessibility Guidelines §403.5. Checks continuous clear width (36" minimum), narrow transitions (32" allowed at doors for max 24"), turning space requirements, and passing space intervals (60"×60" every 200 ft). Provides instant compliance status with ADA section references for design and code review.
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ADA Elevator Requirement Checker
Interactive compliance checker that validates elevator car dimensions (width, depth, door width), button placement heights, signage requirements, door operation, emergency communication, and all accessibility features against ADA 2010 Standards (Section 407). Supports multiple elevator car configurations and provides side-by-side compliance verification with ADA section citations.
Adaptis
Cloud-based decision-support platform that uses AI simulations to evaluate whole-lifecycle carbon reduction, cost optimization, and circular economy strategies for design, retrofit, and operations across building portfolios.
Adobe Illustrator
Industry-standard vector graphics application for creating logos, diagrams, presentations, and design visualizations. Widely used in AEC for architectural diagrams, floor plan overlays, presentation graphics, and client-facing design communication. Available as desktop application, web-based editor, and iPad app with cloud document collaboration.
Aino.World
AI platform that transforms natural language questions into interactive maps, charts, and spatial analysis for urban planning and site selection without requiring GIS or coding skills.
Airtable
Cloud-based relational database platform that combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with the power of a database. Features AI-powered app building, automation, and no-code components for business operations.
AirWorks
GeoAI platform that combines computer vision and human expertise to rapidly convert aerial data into actionable maps and digital twins for construction, telecom, and civil engineering projects.
Akular
AR/VR platform that overlays 3D BIM models onto construction sites at full scale and GPS-geolocated positions. Enables teams to verify design intent, detect clashes, and collaborate with live data overlays from sensors, facilities systems, and IoT devices.
ALICE
World's first AI-powered generative construction scheduling platform that simulates millions of scenarios to identify the most efficient construction sequence, reducing project duration, labor costs, and equipment costs while managing complex constraints.
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Allowable Building Area Calculator
Interactive calculator that determines maximum allowable building floor area based on occupancy classification, construction type, sprinkler system status, and site frontage. Implements IBC 2015-2024 formulas with automatic frontage increase calculation and story multiplier adjustments. Supports single and multi-occupancy buildings.
AMP by Stantec
Computational design platform that automatically generates thousands of design variants based on input parameters (parking, density, unit mix, building codes), reducing feasibility study time from 3 weeks to 30 minutes. Exports design exploration results directly to Revit for schematic development.
Arcalogix AI
AI platform that instantly converts 2D floor plans into editable 3D models and digital twins for commercial real estate visualization, space planning, and leasing acceleration.
ArcDox
Specialist BIM consultancy practice providing strategic BIM planning, model production, implementation support, and training services for architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers.
Archi-Assist
Cloud-based analytics platform that extracts and visualizes Revit project statistics in real-time. Provides interactive dashboards for unit mix analysis, area calculations (GFA, GCA, FSI, TSA), accessibility compliance tracking, parking and amenity monitoring, and building code verification.
ArchiCAD
Professional building information modeling software for architects and AEC teams. Enables 3D design, 2D documentation, and real-time collaboration via cloud-based BIMcloud. Native support for Mac and Windows with open BIM standards (IFC) for multidisciplinary coordination.
Archilogic
Converts architectural floor plans into standardized, graph-based 3D spatial data that connects to enterprise systems, IoT platforms, and AI applications. Digitizes and manages digital twins of interior spaces with native web editor, GraphQL API, and integrations with ServiceNow, Slack, Microsoft Places, and other workplace management systems.
Archilyse
PropTech platform that converts 2D floor plans to 3D BIM models and automatically analyzes 100+ objective quality criteria (sunlight, views, noise, brightness). Combines computer vision with geospatial data to enable data-driven property pricing, vacancy reduction, and portfolio optimization for real estate firms.
Archistar
AI platform that consolidates zoning and planning data from 25,000+ sources and uses generative design to rapidly create 3D building options that comply with local regulations, automating site discovery and design iteration for property developers and architects.
ARCHITEChTURES
Generate optimal building designs in real time. AI-powered building design web tool for the residential sector that reduces design time from months to minutes.
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Architecture Fee Calculator
Free web-based calculator that estimates total architect fees based on construction cost, project complexity, and delivery method. Uses ARE5-aligned methodology with phase-by-phase breakdown (SD 15%, DD 20%, CD 40%, Bidding 5%, CA 20%) and staffing/burnrate analysis.
Archslate
Former AI-driven talent marketplace that connected architecture, engineering, and construction professionals with employers through portfolio-based matching and one-click applications. Platform is no longer operational as of 2025.
Arcol
Cloud-native platform that integrates massing, floorplans, metrics, estimating, and documentation in a single shared model. Enables real-time multiplayer collaboration on architectural design while keeping all decisions constructible through embedded feasibility analysis.
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Area Unit Converter (Multi-Unit)
Free web-based calculator for converting area measurements between imperial and metric units. Supports square feet, square meters, acres, hectares, square miles, and square kilometers. Essential for architects, engineers, contractors, and property managers working across measurement systems or comparing land measurements globally. Includes bidirectional conversion and batch processing.
ARES Kudo
Cloud-based CAD software that enables users to create, edit, and collaborate on DWG drawings directly in web browsers without software installation. Offers 300+ CAD features equivalent to AutoCAD LT with real-time team collaboration and seamless integration with cloud storage services.
Argyle Inc.
Cloud-based AR platform that overlays Building Information Models as 1:1 holograms on construction jobsites. Provides real-time access to project data for quality assurance, clash detection, and worker guidance using proprietary spatial alignment technology.
ArkDesign.AI
AI-powered platform for automated architectural schematic design that generates optimized floor plans and feasibility reports for multi-family and mixed-use projects while ensuring compliance with local building codes.
ARKI
ARKI reads uploaded Revit, AutoCAD, and PDF drawings, organizes them into a searchable and reusable design library, and lets architecture/engineering firms retrieve past project details and typologies from a web dashboard or Revit plugin instead of redrawing them from scratch.
Arkio
Cloud-based collaborative design platform that enables AEC teams to experience and review 3D building models at 1:1 human scale across XR headsets, PC, Mac, tablets, and phones. Features immersive design ideation, spatial markup, AI-powered rendering, and seamless integration with industry-standard design tools (Revit, Archicad, Rhino, SketchUp, Navisworks).
Arnold
Monte Carlo path tracing renderer by Autodesk that produces photorealistic images for architecture, film, animation, and visualization. Supports CPU and GPU rendering with seamless switching, volumetric effects, and physically-based materials.
Asana
Cloud-based project management and work tracking platform that helps teams across AEC firms plan, execute, and monitor construction and design projects. Provides real-time collaboration, automated workflows, and integrations with 200+ tools.
Asite
Common Data Environment (CDE) that centralizes project information with BIM collaboration tools, document management, and workflow automation for construction teams.
Assembly OSM
Full-stack technology platform that distributes building specifications to a network of manufacturers for prefabricated components, enabling faster, lower-cost construction timelines through coordinated modular assembly.
ATLAS
Cloud-based platform that consolidates construction project data and enables AI-powered search across unlimited datasets to reduce project inefficiencies through intelligent automation.
aurivus
Neural network platform that automatically detects and classifies objects in 3D point clouds from laser scans to accelerate BIM modeling workflows.
AutoCAD
Computer-aided design software that allows architects, engineers, and construction professionals to create precise 2D drawings and 3D models with AI-powered automation and collaborative workflows.
Autodesk Forma
Cloud-based AI platform for architects and urban planners that generates and optimizes multiple site design options. Analyzes environmental factors, zoning constraints, and performance metrics to guide early-stage design decisions.
Autodesk Workshop XR
Cloud-based collaborative design review platform enabling AEC teams to experience and review 3D BIM models from Autodesk Construction Cloud at 1:1 human scale across Meta Quest VR headsets and standard desktop/web browsers. Supports real-time multi-user collaboration with integrated issue management and bi-directional data sync to ACC.
Automated Architecture (AUAR)
Platform combining AI design optimization with distributed robotic manufacturing to produce sustainable timber housing components 75% faster at 30-40% lower cost.
AutoSitu
AI agents platform that automates site plan review, zoning compliance, building code checks, and permit approvals for municipalities and developers. Reduces review cycles by up to 90% through parallel analysis of plans against local regulations.
AVAIL
Content management platform that bridges content silos so AEC design teams can search, find, and reuse any file type across project lifecycles through visual interface and automated indexing.
Azure Printed Homes
Revolutionary 3D printing technology that creates modular homes and backyard studios using recycled plastic materials. Robotic systems print complete home modules in 24 hours, delivering affordable, sustainable housing 70% faster than traditional construction.
BAMDOC
Revit plugin that automatically detects MEP and structural clashes in BIM models and generates customizable clash detection reports. Works with AI-powered BAMROC for enhanced clash resolution and integrates with Navisworks via CRDR BIM for detailed reporting.
BAMROC
AI-powered Revit plugin that automatically detects and resolves clashes between mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems and structural elements in BIM models. Uses Movement and Bend resolution strategies to optimize geometry while respecting design intent and constructability constraints.
Basecamp
Web-based project management and team collaboration platform that consolidates task management, messaging, file storage, scheduling, and team communication in one unified interface. Replaces multiple subscriptions to separate chat tools, task managers, and file storage services.
Bauhub
SaaS platform that consolidates all construction project drawings, documents, and tasks into a single cloud-based workspace. Enables real-time collaboration between architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors with digital signing, checklists, templates, and Baudrive file synchronization.
BCFier
Extensible, open-source client for creating, viewing, and sharing building coordination issues. Provides Revit and Navisworks plugins to create issues from 3D/2D views with comments and attachments, enabling interoperable coordination across different BIM platforms via standard BCF files (.bcfzip).
BEAM
Rhino plugin enabling architects and engineers to create BIM-enriched models in Rhinoceros and seamlessly export to Revit or IFC format. Supports bidirectional data flow with properties, parameters, materials, and geometric accuracy preservation.
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Beam Analysis Tool
Client-side beam analysis tool that calculates reactions, shear forces, bending moments, and deflection for cantilever, simply supported, and continuous beams. Generates visual diagrams and validates against AISC 360, IBC Chapter 16, and ADA requirements. Supports steel, wood, and concrete with live/dead load combinations.
BEONE Studio
Creative visualization studio specializing in 3D content creation for architecture and design projects. Delivers high-quality static renders, architectural animations, VR tours, and immersive visualization content for design presentations and marketing.
Bezi
Browser-based collaborative 3D design workspace where teams can create, iterate, and prototype spatial experiences in real-time. Features real-time multiplayer collaboration, AI-powered 3D asset generation, and seamless handoffs to development through Unity integration.
BHoM
Buildings and Habitats Object Model - A collaborative open-source framework providing a vendor-agnostic common data dictionary and 30+ software adapters (Revit, Dynamo, Grasshopper, ETABS, TAS, GSA, Strand7, and more) to enable seamless data exchange across AEC tools without manual model recreation.
BidLight
Cloud-based and Revit-integrated platform that analyzes BIM geometry and metadata to automatically generate labor, equipment, and material cost estimates. Achieves 86% accuracy by classifying project assemblies and line items from 3D models.
BIM 360
Autodesk's comprehensive cloud platform that connects project teams and BIM data throughout design and construction. Enables real-time model coordination, document management, issue tracking, cost management, and field collaboration across all disciplines.
BIM Energy
Web-based energy calculation platform that models building performance, simulates hundreds of energy renovation scenarios, and identifies cost-effective measures for new and existing properties.
BIM Track
Cloud-based collaboration platform for centralizing BIM coordination workflows across design and construction. Enables teams to raise, assign, and resolve design coordination issues directly within native BIM authoring tools (Revit, Navisworks, Solibri) and web viewers. Integrates with BIM 360 and provides cross-platform issue synchronization with custom metadata and status tracking.
Bimbeats
Cloud-based data analytics platform that captures real-time usage data from Revit, Rhino, Bluebeam, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and other AEC tools. Provides unified dashboards to track software usage, license consumption, user productivity, and system performance.
BIMcollab
Cloud-native platform for BIM collaboration and coordination that centralizes issue management, clash detection, and model quality assurance. Integrates with all major BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks, ARCHICAD, Tekla) via open BCF standards and provides a unified Common Data Environment (CDE) for multidisciplinary teams.
BIMIT
Cloud-based platform that converts registered 3D point clouds into standardized Building Information Models (LOD200+) with AI and machine learning automation. Delivers Revit models in hours instead of weeks.
BIMLauncher
Workflow automation platform that connects construction management systems (Procore, Aconex, Autodesk ACC, SharePoint) through bi-directional integrations, eliminating manual data entry and enabling real-time collaboration across platforms.
BIMLOGiQ
AI-powered plugins for Autodesk Revit that enable users to automate BIM workflows using natural language commands. Includes Smart Annotation for automated tagging and BIMLOGiQ Copilot for conversational Revit automation.
BlackLine
Revit add-in that automatically generates professional marketing sheets from BIM models, reducing creation time from 2-4 hours per sheet to minutes.
Blokable
Modular housing manufacturer and developer that designs, manufactures, and assembles standardized housing modules. Provides end-to-end development services including site permitting, financing, assembly logistics, and smart home integration via BlokSense platform.
Blueplan
AI platform that automates building code verification by analyzing construction documents across design phases, generating comprehensive compliance reports in minutes.
Blueprints AI
Generative AI platform that transforms text descriptions, sketches, and project specifications into complete code-compliant construction document sets ready for building department submission.
Boston Dynamics
Deployer of Spot (4-legged mobile robot), Stretch (case handling), and Orbit (data platform). Spot provides autonomous construction site documentation, digital twin creation via reality capture (3D point clouds, 360° images, thermal imaging), and hazard detection without human site entry. SDK-enabled for custom payload integration and autonomous mission execution.
Boxabl
Modular housing manufacturer producing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) that fold for transport and deploy in under 24 hours. The Casita (361 sq ft) and Baby Box (120 sq ft) are pre-fabricated in controlled factory settings with integrated utilities, ready for plug-and-play installation. Company is integrating AI and automation across manufacturing, sales forecasting, and supply chain.
BQE CORE
Cloud-based ERP solution combining time tracking, project management, billing, accounting, CRM, and HR into a single platform designed specifically for architects, engineers, and professional services firms.
Branch Technology
Construction-scale 3D printing company that uses freeform additive manufacturing and robotic fabrication to create custom building facades, rainscreen systems, wall assemblies, and structural components. Uses cellular fabrication (C-Fab®) technology to achieve 20x material efficiency and 80% schedule reduction.
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BREEAM Score Estimator
Free calculator that helps building teams estimate BREEAM certification levels (Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, Outstanding) based on planned green building strategies. Covers all 9 BREEAM assessment categories with category-weighted scoring: Management, Health & Wellbeing, Energy, Materials, Land Use & Ecology, Pollution, Water, Transport, and Hazards. Supports BREEAM New Construction v6, In-Use, and regional variants.
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Brick Bond Pattern Calculator
Free web-based calculator that determines brick quantities, mortar requirements, and material costs for different bond patterns. Supports stretcher/running bond, English bond, Flemish bond, stack bond, herringbone, and basketweave. Includes ACI compliance checking, wall dimension handling, opening subtraction, waste allowance, and detailed cost estimation. Designed for architects, engineers, contractors, and masonry professionals.
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Brick Count Calculator
Free web-based calculator that estimates how many bricks you need for any masonry wall, including mortar volume, waste allowance, and material costs. Supports standard brick sizes, custom dimensions, and multiple mortar joint thicknesses. Essential for architects, contractors, and builders planning masonry projects.
bugleViewer
Platform that protects intellectual property during client feedback loops while accelerating project approvals and cash flow through secure document viewing, automated workflows, and centralized communication.
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Building Area/Efficiency Calculator
Free web-based calculator for programming phase space planning. Calculates gross building area from net assignable area and efficiency target, computes rentable area using BOMA Z65.1 load factors, and estimates occupancy loads per IBC Table 1004.5. Supports multi-method workflows: net-to-gross (for early design), rentable area allocation (for leasing), and occupancy load verification (for code compliance).
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Building Height Calculator (from zoning)
Free calculator for architects and developers to determine building height from average existing grade and compare against zoning height limits. Handles flat roofs, pitched roofs, and sloped sites with step-by-step calculations based on IBC and local zoning code methodology.
Buildots
Computer vision platform that analyzes 360-degree construction photos to track progress, detect quality issues, and predict delays automatically.
BuildSim
Web-based collaborative platform for building energy modeling that combines EnergyPlus simulation engine with Git-based version control, 3D visualization, and team collaboration. Reduces energy modeling time by up to 70% through cloud-based automation and model management.
C.Scale
SaaS platform enabling architecture and construction teams to measure, analyze, and reduce embodied, operational, and landscape carbon emissions from early design through construction delivery.
Caddisfly
Grasshopper add-on that automates node design and structural optimization for freeform architecture, generating CNC-ready fabrication files through algorithmic parametric control.
Camino (Clariti Launch)
Cloud-based permitting and licensing system for government agencies enabling online applications, digital plan review, and virtual inspections. Streamlines the entire permit lifecycle from submission to final inspection with automated workflows and inspector field tools.
Canoa
Browser-based design platform that enables interior designers, architects, and workplace teams to create mood boards, manage furniture specifications, track budgets, and access real-time product catalogs with sustainability metrics—all in one collaborative canvas.
Cascade
AI platform that scans thousands of RFPs in real time, matches them to project history and capacity, and connects to ERPs to help AEC teams pursue the right contracts faster.
CATIA
CATIA is a leading CAD/CAM/CAE and product lifecycle management (PLM) platform that combines 3D parametric modeling with Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities. It provides aerospace-grade precision for complex facades, structural systems, MEP, and modular construction with real-time multidisciplinary collaboration via the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform.
CATIA V5 Exporter for Revit
Revit plugin that converts architectural models to CATIA V5 format (.CATPart/.CATProduct), preserving geometry, topology, colors, and metadata for advanced engineering workflows.
CatiaV5 Exporter for AutoCAD
AutoCAD plugin that converts 2D/3D drawings to CATIA V5 format (.CATPart/.CATProduct/CGR), preserving geometry, colors, sketches, and wire data for seamless collaboration between AutoCAD and CATIA V5 workflows.
CBE Thermal Comfort Tool
Open-source web application for calculating and visualizing thermal comfort indices according to ASHRAE 55-2023, ISO 7730:2005, and EN 16798-1:2022 standards. Supports PMV/PPD calculations, adaptive comfort models, and advanced features like SolarCal, dynamic clothing, and elevated airspeed methods.
Civils.ai
Automate extraction of areas, lengths, counts, and compliance data from construction PDFs with 95%+ accuracy.
CodeComply.Ai
Automated code compliance checking that scans building plans and identifies violations against IBC, IPC, IMC, NFPA 101, ADA, and local codes with 98% accuracy.
CONCERTvdc
Secure digital data exchange platform for AEC teams with immutable proof of data ownership, verified digital signatures, and permanent transaction records using blockchain technology.
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Condensation Risk Checker
Free web-based calculator for architects, MEP engineers, and building science professionals. Analyzes dew point, surface temperature, and condensation risk in walls, roofs, and HVAC systems. Provides ASHRAE 62.1 and IBC Chapter 12 compliance assessment for interior humidity control and building envelope thermal design.
CONIX.AI
Cloud-based AI platform that generates multiple villa architectural design proposals in minutes with automatic Saudi Building Code compliance.
Constructer
AI platform that analyzes unstructured construction documents in real time to identify risks, issues, and blockers that may affect project schedules.
Contineu
AI platform that uses helmet-mounted 360° cameras during site walks to automatically detect and track defects across all trades, creating visual defect mapping on floor plans with complete change history for streamlined QA/QC workflows.
ContraVault AI
AI platform that transforms 1,000-page RFPs into ready-to-submit proposals by automating risk flagging, requirement extraction, and compliance checks for AEC teams.
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Cooling Load Calculator (Simplified)
Free web-based calculator that estimates the cooling load (in BTU/h and tons) required to condition interior spaces. Uses the simplified ACCA Manual J procedure for residential and a simplified ASHRAE RTS component sum for commercial, accounting for floor area, ceiling height, window solar heat gain, occupancy, and building insulation levels. Outputs total cooling capacity needed for HVAC equipment sizing, broken down by heat gain source (transmission, solar, occupancy, appliances, ventilation). Includes default values for typical building types (residential, office, retail) and allows customization for non-standard projects.
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Cost Estimation Tool
Free web-based calculator that estimates construction project costs using parametric, assembly, and square-foot estimating methods. Breaks down hard costs, soft costs (site development, professional services), and contingency reserves by design phase. Supports multiple estimation approaches from conceptual design through construction documents.
CostWaves
Automated quantity takeoffs, bills of quantities (BOQs), and phase-based cost estimates with real-time team collaboration for architects, engineers, and contractors.
CRDR BIM
Straightforward Navisworks plugin that streamlines the process of creating Clash Resolution Diagnosis Reports. Automates documentation of resolved clashes between BIM model versions with categorization, image capture, and HTML/PDF export.
CREE Platform
Digital platform serving as the hub of the CREE community for prefabricated timber-hybrid construction. Enables architects, engineers, and contractors to collaborate, share real-world project data and best practices, access project case studies, and participate in a global marketplace for supply chain partners. Designed specifically for the standardized timber-hybrid construction system developed by CREE Buildings.
Cupix
Cloud-based spatial intelligence platform that converts 360° video, laser scans, and drone imagery into interactive 3D digital twins. Uses computer vision AI to map construction progress, validate quality, and enable remote collaboration across building lifecycle.
D5 Render
Real-time ray tracing renderer with AI-powered asset population and live sync plugins for instant photorealistic visualization directly from design tools.
Darwin
Cloud-based construction cost estimation platform that transforms IFC BIM models into accurate budgets through automated quantity extraction and reusable "Cost DNA" modules. Enables collaborative estimation workflows with role-based permissions, audit trails, and centralized project documentation.
data copilot
Machine learning platform that transforms past drawings into a fully searchable library, enabling keyword searches, similar view discovery, and document-specific references for AEC technical information.
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Daylight Factor Calculator (Simplified)
Free web-based calculator for estimating average daylight factor in interior spaces using the British Research Establishment (BRE) simplified methodology. Inputs room geometry, window area, and glazing transmittance; outputs DF percentage with interpretation against CIBSE Lighting Guide 10 standards (2%, 5% thresholds). Includes U-value selector for common glazing types and graphical visualization of daylight distribution zones.
Deep Space
Cloud-based construction management platform designed for mid-sized commercial builders in Australia and New Zealand. Consolidates preconstruction, scheduling, commercial management, site delivery, HSEQ, and documentation into a single system. Eliminates tool fragmentation and provides real-time project visibility with AI assistant (KAI), Revit integration, and mobile field access.
Deep Space Explorer
Cloud-based analytics platform that turns Revit project data into actionable insights. Syncs BIM models to the cloud and provides interactive dashboards, data exploration, cross-project analytics, and automated reporting. Supports Revit add-in for seamless model syncing.
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Deflection Checker
Free web-based calculator that computes maximum beam deflection for common support and load configurations using elastic solutions. Instantly check deflection against IBC/IRC limits (L/240, L/360) and verify serviceability compliance for steel, wood, and concrete beams with metric and imperial unit support.
Deltek Vantagepoint
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform designed specifically for architecture, engineering, and consulting firms. Integrates project management, financial management, CRM, and resource planning into one cloud-based or on-premises system to manage the complete project lifecycle from pursuit to payment.
Delve by Sidewalk Labs
Machine learning platform that generates thousands of urban design scenarios to help developers, architects, and planners optimize neighborhood projects for financial performance and quality of life.
Designbotic
Automated design generation platform that creates optimized multifamily residential layouts with daylight analysis, site utilization, and compliance verification.
Digital Blue Foam
Web-based AI platform that combines generative design, spatial analytics, and sustainability insights to accelerate urban planning and building design projects with real-time multi-source data integration.
Digital Node
Former BIM consultancy specializing in strategic digital transformation, BIM implementation, and professional training services for the global construction industry. Acquired by Aurecon in 2021 and integrated into their digital engineering practice.
Docuflow
Automates publishing multiple Revit sheets to PDF, DWG, DWF, DWFx, IFC and drawing lists in one operation with intelligent sheet size detection, custom filename rules, and metadata embedding.
Dodda ai
AI assistant that aggregates, validates, and organizes site-related data—such as zoning regulations, utilities, and AHJs—to deliver feasibility reports in minutes.
DRAMS Tech
Cloud-based SaaS platform that automates pre-construction processes by centralizing communication, planning, budgeting, and scheduling between property owners, architects, engineers, and contractors from initial design through construction administration.
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Drawing Scale Calculator
Free web-based calculator that converts between actual building dimensions and scaled drawing sizes. Supports both metric scales (1:20 to 1:10,000) and imperial architectural scales (1/32" to 12" = 1'-0"), plus engineering scales. Works bidirectionally: actual-to-drawing, drawing-to-actual, and reverse-engineer the scale from two measurements.
dRofus
Centralized data management platform that consolidates building requirements, room data, equipment specifications, and design standards across the entire project lifecycle. Enables real-time multi-disciplinary collaboration through bi-directional integrations with Revit, ArchiCAD, IFC, and other BIM tools. Supports design validation, change management, and facility operations with 70+ built-in PDF reports and Excel exports.
DroneDeploy
Cloud-based platform that automates reality capture using drones, robots and 360 cameras, and combines all data with AI-powered analytics for construction, energy, and agriculture.
Dusty Robotics
FieldPrinter platform that translates digital BIM models into physical jobsite layout using robotics, achieving 1/16" accuracy at 10x the speed of manual methods.
Dwellito
Online marketplace for discovering, configuring, and purchasing prefab and modular homes with AI-powered 3D home configurator, site planner, and AI floorplan designer. Supports ADUs, backyard offices, and primary residences from $40k-$360k.
Dynamo
Open-source graphical programming platform for AEC professionals that enables computational design workflows without coding knowledge. Users create automation scripts by connecting visual nodes in a canvas-based interface. Available as a free add-in for Revit and Civil 3D, plus standalone Dynamo Sandbox. Supports C# custom node development and integrates with 100+ community packages.
Ecomedes
Cloud-based platform offering verified sustainability data and certifications for building products to accelerate adoption of sustainable materials.
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Egress Width Calculator
Interactive calculator that determines required egress width for doors, corridors, stairways, and other means of egress components based on occupant load, component type, and sprinkler system status. Implements IBC 2015-2024 capacity factor equations with automatic minimum width compliance checking. Supports both sprinklered and non-sprinklered buildings with clear code citations.
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Embodied Carbon Calculator (by Material)
Free web-based calculator for assessing embodied carbon impact of building materials. Input material type, quantity, and sourcing region to calculate total CO2 equivalent emissions. Uses Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) data and ISO 14040/44 LCA standards. Supports concrete, steel, wood, aluminum, insulation, masonry, and 20+ material categories. Includes regional adjustment factors for energy mix and transportation.
Emidat
SaaS "climate-native product management" platform for construction material manufacturers that centralizes plant, supplier, and product life-cycle data to automate the creation of third-party-verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Also operates Emidat Atlas, a free public database aggregating 150,000+ existing EPDs, and prepares manufacturer data for the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP).
Enscape
GPU-accelerated real-time rendering and VR plugin for Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Archicad, and Vectorworks. Enables architects to create interactive walkthroughs, 360° panoramas, and VR experiences directly from design models with bi-directional geometry synchronization, AI-powered material generation, and instant visual feedback during design iteration.
EnveeTech BIM Solution
Comprehensive BIM services provider offering structural steel detailing, MEP coordination, architectural modeling, and integrated GeoBIM solutions for AEC projects worldwide.
Envelope
Web-based platform that encodes municipal zoning resolutions into a proprietary rules engine paired with a parametric 3D massing engine, showing the maximum buildable floor area, height, and shape a parcel allows under zoning. Originated as an R&D project inside SHoP Architects with MIT's Civic Data Design Lab and was spun out as an independent company in 2015; now pairs self-serve SaaS tools with custom "Spec Search" consulting engagements for real estate developers, brokers, and architects.
ERA-co
ERA-co is a global place consultancy that combines data analytics, observational research, and strategic design thinking to unlock the potential of neighborhoods, towns, and cities. Provides urban analytics, place data interpretation, placemaking strategy, and evidence-based design guidance for complex urban development projects.
Evercam
AI-powered visual documentation platform that captures, organizes, and analyzes construction site photography and video. Combines fixed cameras, drones, 360 walkthroughs, and BIM data into unified timeline for progress tracking, quality control, and stakeholder communication.
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Excavation Volume Calculator
Free web-based calculator that determines exact excavation and cut-fill volumes for site development, foundation work, and grading projects. Supports simple rectangular excavations, irregular site geometry, sloped sides, and includes soil bulking/shrinkage adjustments. Uses cross-section, grid, and pyramidal frustum methods.
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Exit Sign Spacing Calculator
Free web-based calculator that determines the minimum number of exit signs required in corridors based on IBC 1013, NFPA 101, and manufacturer viewing distances. Prevents code violations by ensuring no point in a corridor is more than 100 feet (or the sign's rated viewing distance) from a visible exit sign. Supports IBC 2021/2024, IRC, UK Building Regs, Canadian NBC, and Australian Standards.
Factor A/E
Cloud-based practice management platform designed specifically for A/E firms. Integrates project management, time tracking, invoicing, resource planning, and financial dashboards in one platform with real-time QuickBooks Online sync.
Fenestra
Transform sketches, CAD drawings, and 3D models into photorealistic architectural renderings using AI models trained specifically for architectural aesthetics and spatial design.
FenestraPro
Cloud-based building envelope design platform that analyzes thermal performance, daylighting, and shading in real-time within Revit and Forma workflows. Includes 1000+ glazing specifications and automated energy code compliance checking.
FlowForma Process Automation
No-code platform that integrates with Microsoft 365 to automate end-to-end business processes using AI-powered workflow creation, document generation, and compliance audit trails.
Fohlio
Cloud-based software that centralizes FF&E (furniture, fixtures & equipment), OS&E, and finish specifications for interior design and hospitality projects, then carries those specs through budgeting, vendor quoting, purchase orders, and procurement tracking. Syncs bidirectionally with Revit.
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Footing Size Calculator
Free web-based calculator that determines the minimum footing size needed to support structural loads on given soil conditions. Calculates required footing area, dimensions, and depth based on soil bearing capacity, applies ACI 318 design checks, and provides frost line recommendations.
Forsight Digital
AI-powered configurator that automates healthcare facility requirement definition using evidence-based approach, reducing planning time from weeks to seconds while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Foundry
Free Revit add-in that automates interior finish modeling, elevation creation, view organization, and element tagging. PrototypeStudio generates floor, ceiling, and wall finishes from room profiles; Elevation Creator produces interior elevations with one click; View Placer organizes views on sheets; Auto-Tag Views batch-tags visible elements across multiple views. Claims 50-70% reduction in documentation time.
Genia
AI platform for structural engineers that parses uploaded DWG or Revit architectural files, auto-detects structural elements, and generates hundreds of physics-validated structural layout options. Engineers select from a shortlist of code-compliant, cost-optimized designs and export permit-ready CAD/BIM structural drawings with calculation sheets.
GENx Design & Technology
Multinational design & engineering hub providing AI-integrated BIM services, generative design automation, and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) solutions using CATIA and 3DExperience platforms.
Geopogo
Cloud-based augmented reality platform that imports 3D BIM models into real-world urban environments, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Enables architects and designers to present full-scale design mockups to clients on-site, showing view impacts, shadows, and urban context before construction approval.
Giraffe Technology
Cloud-based real-time 3D design and analysis platform that combines architectural design with urban, financial, and environmental analytics to accelerate feasibility studies and site analysis from weeks to days.
GliderBIM
Cloud-based Common Data Environment (CDE) that manages project information, BIM models, and asset data throughout the asset lifecycle. Securely classifies, validates, and exchanges structured data using openBIM formats (IFC and COBie). Enables teams to create federated models, automate RFI workflows, and manage asset information from design through operations.
GLTF Exporter for Revit
Revit plugin that converts 3D models to glTF/GLB format with compression and quality controls, enabling web visualization, VR/AR applications, and real-time 3D platforms.
Google Colab
Hosted Jupyter Notebook environment from Google that runs entirely in the browser with zero setup. Provides free access to GPUs and TPUs, automatic dependency management, Google Drive integration for sharing and storage, and built-in Gemini AI assistant for code generation, debugging, and data analysis.
Grasshopper
Visual programming language integrated into Rhinoceros 3D that enables architects, engineers, and designers to create parametric algorithms and generative design workflows without traditional programming knowledge. Grasshopper components connect visually to process design parameters and generate complex geometries, enabling rapid exploration of design alternatives and computational design.
Green Badger
Cloud-based platform that automates sustainable construction documentation, LEED compliance tracking, and ESG reporting with AI-powered material verification.
Green Building XML
Open XML schema that facilitates transfer of building data stored in CAD-based BIM models to engineering analysis tools, enabling seamless interoperability between design and simulation software.
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Greywater System Sizing Calculator
Free web-based calculator that sizes residential and commercial greywater systems for irrigation and toilet flushing. Calculates daily greywater generation, determines storage tank capacity, filter surface area, and treatment requirements. Uses IPC 2012/2021 standards and includes LEED/WELL compliance checking, cost estimating, and payback analysis.
Hadrian X® by FBR
World's first mobile robotic blocklaying machine that constructs structural walls autonomously using Dynamic Stabilisation Technology for precision outdoor construction.
HaloCONNECT
Secure file sharing platform for construction teams to store, share, view and track sensitive CAD files when collaborating with supply chain partners.
HaloSHARE
Enterprise file protection software that enables bulk classification, encryption, and watermarking of CAD, PDF, and Office files with Microsoft Purview integration.
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Heating Load Calculator (Simplified)
Free web-based calculator that estimates the heating load (in BTU/h) required to maintain interior space temperatures during winter. Uses simplified ASHRAE Manual J methodology accounting for floor area, ceiling height, insulation R-values, window/door infiltration, ventilation requirements, and design outdoor temperatures. Outputs total heating capacity needed for equipment sizing, broken down by heat loss source (transmission, infiltration, ventilation). Includes default values for typical building types and allows customization for non-standard projects.
Hive
Cloud-based project management and collaboration platform for teams of all sizes. Provides centralized task management, team communication, file sharing, calendar integration, and workflow automation. Widely used by large enterprises including Starbucks, Uber, IBM, and Netflix for cross-functional project coordination and team collaboration.
Holmes
Revit plugin that performs automated tests to diagnose why elements are hidden in specific views, helping users find missing elements with one click.
HoloBuilder
Cloud-based construction progress management platform (Sphere XG) that uses 360° photography and computer vision to document jobsite progress, automatically track construction schedules, and identify quality issues. Integrates with Procore, BIM360, and Revit to link photos to floor plans and design models for instant site visibility.
Homestyler
Cloud-based 3D design and visualization platform enabling users to create floor plans, visualize furniture arrangements, and generate photorealistic renderings. Features 10+ million branded 3D models, AI Decor for automatic room styling, AR preview, and team collaboration tools. Available as web app and mobile apps for iOS and Android.
hoppa
AI platform that bridges workflow gaps by unpacking, translating, and making sense of information as it moves between teams, contexts, and systems in AEC projects.
Hover
Computer vision platform that transforms construction site photos into fully-measured, customizable 3D models. Used by contractors, insurance professionals, and homeowners to automate measurements, material takeoffs, and design visualization. Trained on 10M+ homes with to-the-inch accuracy.
Hypar
AI-powered space planning application that converts building requirements into accurate plans and 3D models. Integrates generative algorithms with natural language processing to automate layout generation and optimize spatial arrangements.
Ichi
AI-powered platform that delivers instant building code answers, automates plan review comments, and strengthens QA/QC across the project lifecycle.
ICON
Construction technology platform using 3D printing robotics, proprietary materials, and software to build residential homes, commercial structures, and infrastructure projects.
Ideate BIMLink
Powerful Revit add-on that enables seamless data exchange between Revit models and Microsoft Excel, allowing users to export, edit, and import BIM data with precision and accuracy.
IdeateApps
Collection of 10+ specialized Revit plugins designed to reduce time spent on repetitive model verification and data manipulation tasks. Includes tools for renumbering, sheet/view management, spell checking, alignment, cloning, smart deletion, quick selection, X-ray analysis, and more. Supports Revit Architecture, MEP, and Structure with 1-year subscription licensing.
iGeo
Free, open-source 3D modeling library in Java for computational design in architecture, product design, and interaction design. Provides NURBS curves and surfaces, vector math operations, polygon mesh management, and 3D visualization with file I/O support. Includes PiGeon interface for Processing integration to lower barriers for non-programmers.
IGES Exporter for Autodesk Revit
ProtoTech's IGES Exporter plugin enables seamless export of Revit BIM models to IGES format (.igs/.iges) with accurate geometric translation and support for advanced geometry features including spline surfaces, curves, wire data, and color preservation.
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Imperial to Metric Converter (Construction)
Free web-based converter for translating imperial measurements (inches, feet, yards, miles) to metric units (mm, cm, m, km). Supports both soft conversions (mathematically precise) and hard conversions (industry-standard rational values used for building material coordination). Essential for architects and contractors working across measurement systems.
inCitu
Location-based AR platform that transforms 3D building and urban development models into immersive experiences accessible via QR codes or URLs. Enables architects, planners, and community members to visualize proposed projects at 1:1 scale on smartphones without app downloads. Supports seamless integration with ArcGIS Online for GIS workflows.
Infinite BIM
Professional BIM consulting services offering Revit modeling, project support, ISO 19650 certification training, and custom BIM implementation across multiple AEC disciplines.
infrared.city
Real-time climate analysis for buildings and cities using AI surrogate models that provide wind, thermal, and solar simulations in seconds with CAD/BIM integration.
InspectMind AI
AI platform that automates construction inspection reports by processing voice notes, photos, and videos, while providing AI-powered plan review for construction documents to reduce RFIs and rework.
Integrated Projects (IPX)
Cloud platform that combines 3D laser scanning and machine learning to convert building scans into LOD 300 Revit, CAD, and IFC files at scale.
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Irrigation Flow Rate Calculator
Web-based calculator for landscape architects and irrigation professionals to determine water application rates (in/hr or mm/hr), design irrigation system flow capacity (GPM), and verify sprinkler head coverage based on spacing and flow rates. Converts between multiple flow and area units and provides rapid system sizing.
JSON Exporter for AutoCAD
ProtoTech's JSON Exporter for AutoCAD enhances data interoperability by allowing users to export designs in JSON format. This facilitates seamless integration with web applications, cloud services, and other software platforms.
JT Exporter for AutoCAD
AutoCAD plugin that exports drawings to industry-standard JT format, enabling seamless data exchange with Siemens PLM systems and other JT-compatible platforms for manufacturing and engineering workflows.
JT Exporter for Revit
Revit plugin that exports building models to industry-standard JT (Jupiter Tessellation) file format, enabling seamless data exchange with Siemens PLM systems and other JT-compatible CAD and PLM platforms for manufacturing, engineering, and product lifecycle management workflows.
Knetyc
AI platform that analyzes architectural plans against jurisdiction-specific building code requirements, including local amendments and interpretations beyond standard IBC guidelines, to expedite permit approvals.
Kobi Toolkit for Revit
All-in-one Revit plugin with 9 toolsets and 40+ productivity tools for BIM management, QA/QC, analysis, annotation, and workflow automation.
Kolega
Generative design platform using AI and genetic algorithms to automatically generate optimized site layouts, floor plans, and building massing solutions. Analyzes sunlight exposure, building spacing, zoning constraints, and density requirements to produce feasible design alternatives in minutes instead of days.
Kreo Software
Cloud-based platform using AI to automate quantity takeoffs and cost estimation from construction drawings. Auto-detects elements like rooms, doors, windows, and walls in real-time.
KREODx
Integrated Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) platform with intelligent automation that streamlines AEC processes through parametric workflows and building lifecycle management.
laiout
Instant AI space planning platform that generates multiple architectural floor plan options for offices in seconds. Users input space requirements, and the AI produces regulation-compliant layouts with cost and carbon footprint analysis.
Layer App
Flexible database and team collaboration platform for AEC that captures photos and field data on mobile devices and connects them directly to Revit models and floor plans. Streamlines coordination between field teams and design/construction teams.
Lean Architect
Technology solution that automates repetitive architectural tasks through task-based and process-based scripts, enabling architects to focus on design decisions while improving documentation accuracy.
Lumion
Desktop 3D rendering software by Act-3D B.V. that turns CAD and BIM models into photorealistic images, videos, and 360° panoramas. Used by architects and designers in 180+ countries, Lumion offers real-time GPU rendering, LiveSync bi-directional model sync with major CAD software, AI-powered upscaling and PBR material generation, and a built-in library of 6,000+ objects and materials.
LunchBox
Open-source Grasshopper plugin providing 169 components for surface tessellation, parametric paneling, structural patterning, data workflow, and machine learning. The most downloaded plugin for Grasshopper, developed by Proving Ground and used by top AEC firms for computational design and generative form-making.
Maestro
Revit ribbon manager, Python IDE, and deployment platform that helps AEC firms create, customize, and share automation tools across their teams. Built-in AI assistant enables rapid script creation and tool distribution.
Maket
Generative design platform that automates the creation of customized residential floorplans based on programming requirements, site constraints, and zoning regulations. Includes 3D visualization, interior/exterior styling, and virtual design assistant.
MarkedUp
AI-powered drawing audit platform that scans 2D PDF construction documents for missing callouts, broken references, door tag mismatches, and sheet index errors — delivering marked-up PDFs directly into Bluebeam, Autodesk, or Procore before errors reach the field.
MarkupX Pro
Desktop plugin that embeds PDF markups (Bluebeam, Adobe, Foxit) directly inside Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, eliminating the need to switch between applications during design review. Includes one-click Revit family placement from PDF markup instructions.
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Material Density Reference Table
Free interactive lookup table for building material densities. Covers 75+ construction materials including metals (steel, copper, aluminum), masonry (brick, concrete, stone), wood species, soils, aggregates, and finishes. Displays densities in kg/m³ and lb/ft³ simultaneously. Essential for load calculations, weight estimation, material selection, and structural analysis.
matterlab
London-based AEC software studio that builds tools to enhance Autodesk BIM 360 and ACC workflows: ArchiveHub for complete project archiving, ValidationHub for ISO19650/BS1192 naming compliance, SizeMyHub for hub analytics, and Unitize for generative residential feasibility in Revit.
Matterport
Matterport is a 3D spatial data platform that captures physical spaces using LiDAR cameras or smartphones, generating photorealistic digital twins with dimensionally accurate floor plans, point clouds, and BIM-ready files. Acquired by CoStar Group in 2025 for $1.6B, it serves AEC teams for as-built documentation, scan-to-BIM, remote site review, and facility management across millions of spaces globally.
Maxwell Render
Physically accurate rendering engine by Next Limit Technologies that uses unbiased spectral ray-tracing to simulate light and materials as they behave in the real world. Supports CPU, GPU, and cloud rendering with plugins for major 3D and CAD applications used in architectural visualization.
Maya
Industry-standard 3D animation and visual effects software used by architectural visualization studios for complex walkthroughs, daylight animations, and film-grade photorealistic renderings. Built-in Arnold renderer delivers physically accurate lighting; Python/MEL scripting enables workflow automation; Bifrost provides procedural VFX and simulation.
Melt Code
AI building-code research software that returns project-specific compliance requirements in minutes, with step-by-step reasoning, full compliance decision trees, and direct citations to the exact code sections. Covers state-adopted IBC, IRC, and IEBC, plus IFC (fire), IMC (mechanical), IPC (plumbing), IECC (energy), NEC/NFPA (electrical), and ADA/ANSI A117.1 (accessibility), including amendments for all 50 U.S. states.
Midjourney
Generative AI platform that creates detailed images from text prompts. Architects and designers use Midjourney to rapidly explore design concepts, generate presentation materials, and visualize spatial ideas at various design stages.
Mighty Buildings
Construction technology company that manufactures complete exterior wall panels off-site using a proprietary UV-cured 3D-printing process, robotic milling/coating, and a steel structural frame. Panels arrive at the job site finished, insulated, and ready to install by a small crew. Underwent a distressed asset sale in January 2025 and now operates as a product brand under new owner Lumus Inc.
Miro
Online collaborative whiteboard platform with an infinite canvas supporting real-time and async collaboration. Used by AEC teams for design review workshops, project planning, client presentations, and cross-discipline coordination. Includes AI agents that can generate, cluster, and summarize content directly on the board.
ModCity
3D urban development platform from the Netherlands that links parametric massing studies to financial calculation models through the Urban Toolbox software. Integrates GIS, CAD, SketchUp, and Excel to connect spatial design directly to DCF financial models, land-use calculations, and sustainability KPIs—eliminating manual spreadsheet transfers during area development planning.
Modelo
Cloud-based collaborative 3D viewer supporting 50+ file formats including RVT, IFC, SKP, 3DM, and FBX. Architecture and engineering teams drag-and-drop models to generate shareable browser links viewable on any device without software installation. Includes plugins for SketchUp, Rhino, and Revit, plus BIM data management, annotation, and AI rendering tools. Acquired by Kujiale (Coohom) in 2020.
Modelur
SketchUp and Rhino plugin that enables parametric urban design and conceptual massing with real-time zoning compliance checks, financial estimations, and Excel integration. Architects and planners use Modelur to rapidly explore design variations, test zoning regulations, and generate early-stage feasibility analysis.
Moduluc
Moduluc provides a Revit family library with in-house and artist-created 3D models for building product manufacturers, and converts manufacturer SKUs into photorealistic 3D models suitable for BIM workflows and VR/MR/AR interactive applications.
Modumate
3D building design software built on Unreal Engine that generates construction-grade floor plans, sections, elevations, DWG files, quantity take-offs, and photorealistic renderings automatically from a single parametric building model. Designed for small-to-mid-size buildings by architects, designers, and design-builders.
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Moment of Inertia Calculator
Free web-based calculator that computes moment of inertia (second moment of area) for common structural shapes including rectangles, circles, I-beams, and hollow sections. Calculates section properties using transparent formulas with metric/imperial unit support and Parallel Axis Theorem for complex sections.
Mosaic 360° Camera Systems
Industrial-grade compact 360° camera systems specifically designed for ground-level mapping, surveying, and reality capture. Offers multiple camera models (Mosaic 51, Mosaic X, Mosaic Xplor) with integration capabilities for GNSS, LiDAR, and IMU sensors. Produces 12K-22K resolution imagery for photogrammetry, 3D reconstruction, and urban-scale data collection.
MyArchitectAI
Cloud-based AI rendering software that transforms architectural and interior design sketches, 2D drawings, and 3D models into photorealistic renders in under 10 seconds. Supports uploads from SketchUp, Revit, Archicad, Rhino, Chief Architect, and Vectorworks. Features two AI engines: Accurate Engine for preserving geometry and materials, and Style Transfer Engine for applying aesthetic references to designs.
Nabr
Digital housing platform that enables residents to custom-design sustainable apartments and choose between upfront ownership or equity-building leases through a modular construction system.
Nomic AI
AEC-focused AI platform that understands 380+ building codes and standards. Automates code compliance checking, QA/QC reviews, RFI management, and submittal reviews by grounding AI in firm documents and industry standards.
Nonlinear
Visual no-code platform that enables AEC firms to build, customize, and deploy AI workflows for automating repetitive tasks like submittal reviews, QA/QC, estimating, and proposals without coding.
novl
AI-powered operating system built from the ground up for architects and engineers. Provides intelligent project management, automated resource planning, demand forecasting, and real-time team capacity optimization.
One Click LCA
Cloud-based Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) platform that automates embodied carbon calculations for buildings, infrastructure, and manufacturing products.
OpalAi - ScanTo3D & Floorplan
AI-powered mobile scanning app that transforms iPhone/iPad LiDAR data into accurate 3D models, floor plans, and BIM files instantly using computer vision and machine learning algorithms.
Ori
Architectural robotics platform that integrates transformable robotic furniture systems into residential buildings to expand functional space. Uses smart controls and automated mechanisms to convert single rooms between multiple uses (bedroom, living room, office, closet).
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Paint Area Calculator
Free web-based calculator that measures and sums the total surface area to paint. Accounts for wall height and perimeter, ceiling dimensions, trim length and width, and deductions for windows, doors, and other openings. Provides square footage by surface type (walls, ceiling, trim) to feed into paint quantity and cost estimation tools.
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Parking Count Calculator (by Use Type)
Professional parking requirement calculator that determines the minimum number of parking spaces needed for commercial, residential, medical, hospitality, and industrial projects. Uses ITE Parking Generation Manual (6th edition) standards and IBC Section 406 requirements. Supports 12+ building types with optional ADA accessible parking calculation, local zoning adjustments, and detailed compliance reporting.
Part3
Cloud collaboration platform that automates construction administration workflows including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and document management with AI-powered analysis and Procore integration.
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Passive House Criteria Checker
Free calculator that helps architects and builders verify passive house performance criteria compliance. Checks heating demand (kWh/m²/year), primary energy consumption, airtightness (ACH@50Pa), and thermal comfort standards against PHI, PHIUS, and EnerPHit requirements. Compares your design metrics against rigorous energy performance thresholds and certifies which Passive House class (Classic, Plus, Premium) your project qualifies for.
Permitify
AI co-pilot that reviews an uploaded architectural/engineering plan set against applicable city ordinances, engineering and construction standards, owner requirements, master development agreements (MDAs), and prior review comments, returning a priority-ranked report of likely city comments, missing items, and code conflicts with citations to specific codes and sheet references. Y Combinator (W25)-backed; operates two customer-facing products -- a $297 flat-fee pre-submittal review for architects/engineers/developers, and a 24-hour turnaround review aimed at builders.
Pirros
Cloud-based detail management platform that centralizes architectural and structural details with advanced search, Revit integration, and collaboration tools to reduce design and drafting time.
PLANALOGIC
Design and decision-making platform that uses evolutionary algorithms to generate and evaluate millions of design scenarios for optimal real estate projects based on feasibility, sustainability, and affordability factors.
Plant Prefab
Custom fabrication of panelized and modular housing components using proprietary digital modeling and automated manufacturing. Delivers single-family and multifamily residential projects 20-50% faster than traditional site-built construction with carbon-neutral operations.
Preoptima CONCEPT
Web app and API that performs real-time whole-life carbon assessments (WLCAs) and carbon optioneering from the earliest stages of design, enabling architects and engineers to evaluate carbon impacts before detailed design phase.
ProjectMark
Web and mobile CRM built for general contractors, specialty contractors, and architecture/engineering firms to track pursuit opportunities, manage contacts and relationships, and assemble RFP/proposal responses in one construction-specific system, with a "Bolt" AI assistant that accepts natural-language input to create and update opportunity records.
PromeAI
Controllable AI image generation platform that transforms sketches, 2D drawings, and text descriptions into photorealistic architectural renderings, interior design visualizations, and renovation designs for architects, interior designers, and builders.
Promise Robotics
Factory-as-a-Service platform that uses AI-optimized robotics and automation to convert builder design files into automated manufacturing sequences for off-site construction of home components.
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Property Tax Calculator
Quick calculator for real estate developers, architects, and property managers to estimate annual property tax liability based on assessed property value and local mill levy rates. Supports multi-state calculations with jurisdiction-specific tax rate inputs.
Provizual
Construction platform that overlays inspection and QAQC data directly onto project drawings, providing real-time visibility into inspection status, progress, and quality issues. Integrates with Procore to eliminate redundant data entry and streamline quality workflows.
Pulspace
Pulspace turns occupant voices into actionable design intelligence. Occupants scan a QR code, speak for up to 60 seconds, and optionally attach a photo — no app download, no forms. The platform transcribes responses using AI, analyses sentiment, discovers themes, and scores performance across space quality dimensions (lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, wayfinding). Purpose-built for post-occupancy evaluation, participatory design, and community engagement in the AEC industry.
qbiq
Generative AI platform that creates customized layout alternatives, 3D visualizations, and BIM-ready models in hours instead of weeks.
QGIS AI Vectorizer
QGIS plugin that uses neural networks to automatically trace lines and polygons from raster maps, providing AI-assisted autocomplete for faster digitization of scanned maps, engineering drawings, and geologic surveys.
QuickFamily
Free Revit plugin that allows users to create 2D families (profiles, generic annotations, detail items) instantly by selecting 2D elements and assigning a name and category, eliminating the need to navigate the family editor.
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R-Value to U-Value Converter
Free web-based converter for thermal resistance calculations. Converts between imperial R-values and U-factors with optional metric equivalents (RSI and SI U-values). Essential for building code compliance, window specification, and insulation material selection across ASHRAE, IECC, and international standards.
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Rainwater Harvesting Calculator
Calculate annual rainwater collection potential, size storage tanks, forecast water demand, and estimate payback period. Accounts for roof area, local rainfall, occupancy/fixture demand, system efficiency, and generates site water budgets for feasibility studies and code compliance documentation.
Raise Robotics
Mobile manipulator robot platform that performs high-risk construction tasks (facade bracket layout, drilling, fastener installation) with 1/16" global accuracy, eliminating rework and enabling single-operator crews.
Raven
Native AI assistant for Grasshopper that generates, edits, and iterates parametric scripts from natural language prompts and reference images. Born from UC Berkeley research, deployed as a Rhino plugin with deep Grasshopper API integration.
Real-Time LCA
SaaS platform that automates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations by extracting material data directly from BIM models, Excel, or manual entry. Provides real-time carbon footprint tracking, EPD-based material comparisons, and AI-driven recommendations to reduce emissions by up to 30%.
Reer
AI-powered CAD agent that connects designers to multiple CAD platforms (Rhino, Revit, Blender, Fusion 360, etc.) through Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Enables Claude and other AI agents to directly control CAD software via natural language.
RENDAIR AI
Cloud-based platform that converts 2D drawings, 3D models, and sketches into photorealistic architectural renderings using generative AI. Supports multiple design tools and offers real-time editing with natural language prompts.
RenderAI
Browser-based AI platform that transforms hand-drawn sketches, concept images, and CAD screenshots into photorealistic 4K+ renderings and videos in seconds. No software installation required—works entirely in the browser.
Reports
Revit plugin that automates the export of schedules to beautifully formatted, multi-page PDF, Excel, and Word documents. Uses advanced auto-fitting algorithms to fit large datasets into pixel-perfect layouts with customizable branding, logos, and formatting.
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Retaining Wall Stability Checker
Free web-based calculator for analyzing retaining wall stability against critical failure modes. Calculates active earth pressure using Rankine or Coulomb theory, checks sliding and overturning safety factors per IBC 1807.2, verifies bearing capacity per ACI 318-19, and provides concrete design validation. Ideal for schematic design screening and preliminary analysis before structural engineer involvement.
Revizto
Cloud collaboration platform that federates 3D BIM models and 2D drawings from Revit, Navisworks, ArchiCAD, and other authoring tools into one environment, automating clash detection and syncing issues to their exact spatial location so multidisciplinary AECO teams can track and resolve coordination conflicts across desktop, web, and mobile.
Rhino 3D
Industry-standard 3D modeling and CAD software that creates, edits, and analyzes NURBS curves, surfaces, solids, meshes, and point clouds. Includes Grasshopper visual programming for parametric design and generative workflows.
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Roof Pitch Calculator
Free web-based calculator that converts between roof pitch ratio (x:12), degrees, percentage slope, and calculates rafter length using the Pythagorean theorem. Supports metric and imperial units with real-time conversions and includes pitch comparison charts for common roof slopes.
Rugged Robotics
Rugged Robotics provides Layout as a Service using Mark1, an autonomous robot that marks fully coordinated architectural and engineering designs directly onto unfinished concrete floors with precision, eliminating manual layout errors and accelerating project timelines.
Runway
Generative AI platform that creates cinematic videos from text, images, and existing video with advanced camera controls, consistency, and realistic physics simulation. Used by architects and design firms for animated visualizations and walkthrough renderings.
S2A Modular
Factory-based modular home construction company that designs, manufactures, and delivers custom Net Zero luxury homes and ADUs in climate-controlled MegaFactory facilities. Integrates smart home technology with renewable energy systems (solar panels, battery storage) to produce homes that operate off-grid.
Sabana
AI-powered data management platform that streamlines product selection and construction specification writing by automating extraction and comparison of product data from PDFs and websites, helping architects and engineers reduce material selection time and automate specification creation.
ScanToBIM
Machine learning platform that automates the conversion of laser scan point cloud data to building information models (BIM) in Revit, AutoCAD, or IFC formats.
Sefaira
Cloud-based and plugin-based platform for early-stage building performance analysis. Provides instant feedback on energy, daylight, water, and carbon metrics using industry-standard EnergyPlus and Radiance simulations.
Sensori
AI-powered photogrammetry platform that transforms 360-degree camera footage into high-accuracy 3D models and point clouds for construction documentation, as-built verification, and MEP surveying. Processes video data in the cloud and outputs industry-standard formats.
Sitelink
Mobile-first BIM viewer with Augmented Reality that enables field teams to visualize building models at 1:1 scale on-site, capture reality data, mark up issues, and collaborate with office teams in real-time using 3D visual context.
Skema
AI design assistant that captures design knowledge from previous BIM projects and applies it to new designs, enabling architects to generate coordinated LOD 350 BIM models in minutes instead of weeks. Preserves institutional design intelligence through reusable design catalogs and morphing tools.
Skema for SketchUp
Extension that bridges SketchUp and Revit workflows by converting schematic designs and massing studies into production-ready BIM models in minutes, using AI-powered block-and-stack planning and design morphing.
SketchPro.ai
AI assistant that runs directly inside Revit to automate construction documentation tasks like dimensioning, tagging, view creation, and scheduling using natural language instructions.
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Slope Gradient Calculator
Free web-based calculator for civil engineers, landscape architects, and construction professionals. Converts slope measurements between percentage grade, degrees, and ratio formats (1:X). Includes contour-based slope calculations for topographic analysis, ADA accessibility compliance checking (max 1:12), and distance-along-slope calculations.
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Slope Stability Factor Calculator
Free web-based calculator that determines factor of safety (FS) for slopes using limit equilibrium analysis. Supports Bishop's Simplified Method, Method of Slices, and Fellenius approaches. Analyzes slope geometry, soil properties (cohesion, friction angle, unit weight), water table effects, and seismic loading. Educational tool for geotechnical professionals, civil engineers, and architecture students.
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Solar Heat Gain Calculator
Free web-based calculator that determines solar heat gain in BTU/hour through windows and skylights based on window area, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), orientation, latitude, and time of year. Outputs hourly solar heat gain, peak loads by window orientation, seasonal comparison, and AC/heating load impact. Uses ASHRAE Handbook–Fundamentals (Chapter 15, Fenestration) for the solar heat gain calculation; the SHGC input value follows ISO 15099 / NFRC.
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Solar Orientation Tool
Free calculator that analyzes building orientation for maximum passive solar gain and minimum cooling loads. Determines optimal sun-facing direction by climate zone, calculates overhang depths, thermal mass requirements, and window orientation benefits based on latitude and local conditions.
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Solar Payback Period Calculator
Determine how long it takes for solar panels to pay for themselves and estimate total return on investment. Accounts for system costs, local electricity rates, federal/state incentives, panel degradation, inverter replacement, and electricity rate inflation over 25 years.
Spacefit.ai
AI-powered SaaS platform that transforms floor plans into structured workspace models and generates thousands of feasible layout scenarios based on real constraints and measurable KPIs. Enables teams to compare workplace options objectively before committing to leases, redesigns, or major fit-out budgets.
Sparkel
Cloud platform that uses AI to automatically extract quantities, areas, and measurements from 2D PDFs and 3D BIM models (IFC, Revit) enabling rapid cost estimation and design problem identification.
Speckle
Cloud-based AEC data hub that connects design tools with live, versioned object graph storage for real-time collaboration. Allows teams to share, analyze, and automate workflows across Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and 20+ other tools without manual exports or version conflicts.
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Stair Headroom Checker
Free web-based calculator that checks stairway headroom clearance against building codes. Verifies compliance with IBC Section 1011.3 (80 inches standard, 78 inches for spiral), IRC R311.7.2 (residential), and OSHA requirements. Calculates required floor opening size, warns of violations, and handles alternating tread stairs.
STEP Exporter for Revit
Revit plugin that exports 3D building information models to STEP (.stp/.step) file format, supporting multiple STEP application protocols for seamless interoperability with CAD, CAM, and manufacturing software.
Sterling
Cloud-based SaaS platform that integrates cost estimating and carbon tracking, enabling construction teams to align embodied carbon with project budgets and meet ESG requirements.
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Structural Depth-to-Span Calculator
Interactive calculator that estimates required structural member depths for wood, steel, and concrete based on span length. Uses industry-standard span-to-depth ratios (wood 1/14-1/16, steel 1/20, concrete 1/24-1/33, roof -15%) from NDS, AISC, and ACI standards. Supports preliminary structural sizing for joists, beams, and slabs with footnotes for detailed design requirements.
Structured AI
AI platform that scans 2D PDF drawing sets (no BIM model required) for code violations, spec deviations, and cross-discipline coordination conflicts, returning findings tied to exact pages and locations. A separate Revit integration runs the same checks against the live BIM model, reporting results by element ID and level. Oxford-founded, Y Combinator-backed (F25); partnered with MEP engineering firm Syska Hennessy Group during development.
StructurePal
SaaS platform that uses machine learning to optimize reinforced concrete design, reducing concrete volume, costs, and CO2 emissions while accelerating design cycles from weeks to hours.
Stylib
SaaS platform that simplifies how architectural specifiers discover and source materials using image search and semantic search, while providing suppliers with product catalog management and digital sales tools.
SWAPP AI
AI co-pilot platform that learns architectural firms' standards and automates creation of construction documents, including floor plans, elevations, and MEP layouts from schematic designs through construction documentation.
Tangible
Tangible extracts quantities from Revit models and PDF drawings using an AI "Takeoff Agent," maps each element to a cost and embodied-carbon assembly, and organizes the data by trade so developers, general contractors, and consultants can compare design options and track material cost/carbon impact before value engineering locks decisions in.
Termite Intelligence
Architectural design assistant that syncs with CAD software to generate intelligent floor plan variations using AI-powered layout optimization.
TESSA by Modulous
TESSA automates the generation of optimized multifamily housing schemes (3-25 storeys) from site data, producing costed and carbon-quantified design options in minutes with full BIM compliance and detailed feasibility studies.
TestFit
Generative design platform that automates site planning and feasibility studies for real estate development. Instantly generates thousands of optimized building layouts based on zoning, parking, unit mix, and financial constraints, allowing teams to evaluate design options in seconds.
TestFit
Cloud-based AI platform that automates site planning, parking design, and feasibility analysis for real estate development. Uses generative design to instantly generate optimized site layouts, calculate parking requirements, and validate financial projections against realistic building scenarios.
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Thermal Bridge Calculator
Free web-based calculator for assessing linear thermal transmittance (Psi values) at building junctions. Calculates heat loss contribution from thermal bridges, surface temperatures, and condensation risk for roof-wall, wall-floor, corners, and window junctions. Uses standard junction types and construction details from UK SAP/Passivhaus standards with simplified methodology.
TimeTrack.ai
Automated time tracking platform that captures work activity in real-time by monitoring software usage, eliminating manual time entry and reducing revenue leakage for architecture, engineering, construction, and consulting firms.
Togal.AI
Cloud-based AI platform that automatically detects, measures, compares and labels project spaces and features on architectural plans. Reduces manual takeoff time by up to 90% with integrated Togal.CHAT for natural language queries about construction documents.
Trunk Tools
AI-driven platform that organizes unstructured project data (specs, RFIs, drawings, schedules) and automates admin workflows with AI agents including TrunkText, TrunkSubmittal, and TrunkReview.
TwinMaster
AI-powered digital twin software platform featuring Arch-e, an AI copilot that generates design options enriched with predictive insights on cost, energy, daylight, carbon, and compliance. Reduces planning time by 50% and rework by 30%.
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U-Value Calculator (roof assembly)
Free web-based calculator that determines the overall U-value (thermal transmittance) of roof assembly components using ISO 6946 methodology. Input individual material layers with thermal conductivity and thickness; the calculator automatically accounts for surface resistances and material combinations to produce accurate thermal performance values for design compliance and energy code verification.
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U-Value Calculator (Wall Assembly)
Free web-based calculator that determines the U-value (thermal transmittance) of wall assemblies by summing individual layer thermal resistances. Inputs material layers with thicknesses and thermal conductivity; outputs U-value in W/m²K and R-value, with code compliance validation against ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC requirements by climate zone.
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U-Value Calculator (Window)
Free web-based calculator that estimates the overall thermal transmittance (U-value or U-factor in Btu/hr-sf-°F) of complete window assemblies. Calculates center-of-glass, edge-of-glass, and frame contributions using ISO 10077 and NFRC methodologies. Inputs include glazing type (single/double/triple pane), frame material (aluminum/wood/vinyl/composite), gas fill (air/argon/krypton), low-E coating properties, and spacer type (warm-edge vs. aluminum). Outputs area-weighted U-value, comparison to code minimums (IECC, Passive House), and energy cost savings vs. baseline.
UpCodes
UpCodes provides a unified, searchable library of building codes, local amendments, assemblies, and building products across U.S. jurisdictions, powered by NLP that parses complex code adoptions, plus "UpCodes Copilot," an AI-powered compliance research assistant that answers jurisdiction-specific code questions, and a PDK API for programmatic access to code data for architects, engineers, and building officials.
VIKTOR.AI
Python-based low-code platform that enables engineers to build, integrate, and deploy professional web applications without extensive coding expertise. Automates engineering calculations, analysis, and design workflows with connections to industry-standard CAD and analysis tools.
VIM
Cloud-based platform that transforms complex BIM data into interactive Power BI dashboards and business intelligence reports. VIM consolidates federated Revit models and integrates with construction management systems for real-time project analytics.
Virtual Environment (IESVE)
IESVE is a comprehensive suite of integrated analysis tools for whole-building design optimization. It provides energy modeling, thermal comfort, HVAC, lighting, airflow, and compliance analysis in a single platform using the Apache simulation engine.
Vizcab
Vizcab is a "360-degree Building Carbon Platform" that automates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations for construction projects using a patented method (licensed from EPFL) for generating and ranking design alternatives by their carbon/performance impact, connecting real estate developers, architects, engineers, construction companies, and manufacturers around a shared carbon budget from early design through regulatory reporting (e.g. France's RE2020).
WebGL Exporter for AutoCAD
Autodesk App plugin that exports 3D AutoCAD models to interactive HTML files with WebGL rendering. Enables sharing of 3D models in web browsers without requiring CAD software installation. Supports face-level colors, mesh quality control, and templating for web integration.
WIZZCAD
Cloud-based collaborative platform for managing construction projects from design through operations. Combines 3D/2D project management, field management, and electronic document management with seamless integration with Revit, AutoCAD, and Outlook.
xFigura
All-in-one web-based platform combining AI text, image, and 3D model generation with real-time collaboration for architects and designers. Integrates leading generative AI models (SDXL, FLUX, Ideogram, Gemini Flash, Tripo 3D) with design tools for rapid ideation and prototyping.
Zenerate
AI-driven feasibility tool that generates thousands of optimized building design options in real-time, analyzes financial outcomes, and identifies the highest-return designs for land development projects. Reduces feasibility study time from weeks to hours.
zipBoard
Cloud-based document management and collaboration software that enables teams to markup, review, and approve content with AI-powered auto-tagging for intelligent task organization and workflow automation across design, construction, and eLearning projects.
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Acoustic Design Guide
Conversational acoustic design assistant for architects and interior designers. Covers sound isolation (STC/IIC), room acoustics (RT60), and noise criteria — from wall assembly selection to reverberation calculations. Ask about your specific project and get code references, assembly options, and practical design guidance.
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ADA Accessibility Checker
Conversational ADA compliance checker for architects, interior designers, and facility managers. Covers accessible routes, door maneuvering clearances, restroom turning space, grab bar heights, parking counts per Table 208.2, reach ranges, elevator dimensions, and counters — with pass/fail answers and ADA section references.
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AEC AI Tool Advisor
You use Revit and Bluebeam. You have 15 people. Your budget is $200/month. Which AI tools are worth trying? This one filters through 200+ AEC AI products and tells you what to start with and what to skip.
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AEC Code Compliance Checker
Conversational code and compliance assistant for AEC professionals. Covers building codes, zoning, accessibility, sustainability certifications, and safety regulations across jurisdictions. Helps assess regulatory risk before costly redesigns — not legal advice, but early-stage compliance awareness with code citations and design implications.
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AEC Data Strategy Assistant
Revit models, Excel trackers, shared drives, email archives — none of them talk to each other. Describe your setup and get a practical plan: naming conventions, folder structure, and what to connect first. No buzzwords, just steps.
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AEC Proposal & Report Writer
Co-creative proposal and report assistant for AEC firms. Helps structure RFPs, capability statements, case studies, award entries, and project reports using proven storytelling frameworks. You provide the project data — it helps you communicate it compellingly for public clients, developers, or award panels.
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AEC Social Media Assistant
Give it your project photos or a description. It writes platform-specific posts — LinkedIn thought leadership, Instagram captions, carousel ideas. Knows AEC audiences. Saves you the 2 hours you'd spend staring at a blank caption field.
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Architectural Design Brainstormer
Give it your project brief and constraints. It writes Midjourney/DALL-E prompts grounded in architectural precedents and spatial logic — not generic "beautiful building" prompts. Get 10 directions in the time it takes to sketch one.
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Architecture & Competition Guide
Conversational competition strategy guide for architects and students. Covers how to evaluate competitions, develop a strong parti, structure competition boards, understand rights and ownership, and navigate open vs invited vs student competition formats. Ask about a specific brief or get strategic advice for your practice.
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Building Envelope Guide
Conversational building envelope assistant for architects and energy engineers. Covers U-value calculations layer by layer, thermal bridging (Ψ values), moisture management for different climates, air tightness targets, and Passive House vs ASHRAE 90.1 envelope compliance. Ask about your assembly and get specific guidance with numbers.
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Building Typology Guide
Conversational building typology guide for architects and designers. Covers design standards, space allocation norms, planning principles, and typical configurations for offices, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and civic buildings. Ask about your building type and get specific area norms, planning rules, and code references.
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Construction Documentation Guide
Conversational construction documentation guide for architects and project teams. Covers drawing set organization (AIA sheet numbering, line weights, scales), BIM LOD requirements (AIA E203/G202), three-part specification format, RFI best practices, submittal process, change orders, and project closeout. Ask about your documentation question and get specific standards-based guidance.
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CSI Specification Writer
Conversational CSI specification writer for architects and specification consultants. Writes and reviews three-part MasterFormat 2020 specification sections with correct division placement, mandatory imperative language, ASTM/ANSI references, and submittal requirements. Ask about any product or system and get a complete spec section skeleton.
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Drawing Review
Upload your architectural drawing set as a PDF, plus any reference documents you want checked against (specs, checklists, building codes). Every sheet gets read, cross-checked against your specs and codes, and compared for consistency between plans, sections, and schedules. You get an HTML report with findings ranked by severity.
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Fire Safety & Life Safety Guide
Conversational fire and life safety guide for architects and designers. Covers fire strategy (prescriptive vs performance-based), IBC compartmentation and fire ratings, means of egress travel distances, fire door ratings, smoke control strategies, and active fire protection systems for both IBC and UK Approved Document B. Ask about your project and get code-referenced answers.
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Healthcare & FGI Design Guide
Conversational healthcare design guide for architects and facility planners. Covers FGI Guidelines for acute care, outpatient, behavioral health, surgical suites, NICU, ED, and ICU — including minimum room sizes, ventilation pressure relationships, infection control design, and ICRA requirements.
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IBC Code Compliance Guide
Conversational IBC compliance guide for architects, designers, and code consultants. Covers occupancy classification (Chapter 3), construction types (Chapter 6), height and area limits with sprinkler multipliers, egress requirements (Chapter 10), fire separation (Chapter 7), and plumbing fixture counts. Ask about your building and get a structured compliance table with IBC section references.
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MEP & Building Services Guide
Conversational MEP guide for architects and project teams. Covers HVAC system selection (VAV, fan coil, VRF, chilled beam, radiant), ceiling height requirements for each system, plumbing concepts, electrical service sizing and LPD targets, vertical transportation, and fire protection coordination. Ask about your building type and get system options with trade-offs.
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Opportunity Radar
Paste your firm's website URL. The agent reads your project types, style, scale, and location, then checks 20+ opportunity sources across DACH, EU, and international markets — Wettbewerbe Aktuell, ArchDaily, TED EU tenders, Buildner, and more. You get a ranked report showing which opportunities — competitions, RFPs, and upcoming projects — fit your firm and why.
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Product Research
Upload your design brief as PDF or paste it as text. The agent reads the required products and specifications, then queries DACH supplier websites (Hornbach, Bauhaus, manufacturer sites) for real live prices. You get a budget, mid-range, and premium tier per product category, ready to drop into an ORCA AVA bid or US spec document.
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RFI Drafting GPT
Tell it what the problem is — "structural grid on A-201 doesn't match S-101 at grid C-3" — and get a properly formatted RFI with drawing references, spec citations, and a suggested response deadline. Review, tweak, send.
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Structural Systems Guide
Conversational structural systems guide for architects and engineers at early design stage. Covers structural system selection by building height and seismic zone, span-to-depth ratios for preliminary member sizing, column grid optimization, gravity load estimation, lateral system selection, foundation types, and CLT/mass timber coordination.
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Window & Ventilation Checker
Enter window area, room floor area, sill height, and opening angle — verify natural light (8% glazing), ventilation (4% openable IRC, 1/20 UK), egress escape (5.7 sq ft), fall protection (restrictor below 24"/800mm), and UK overheating (Part O) compliance.