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Giraffe Technology

AI-powered urban design and feasibility analysis platform

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.

Pricing
free tier, $1,000 per user per year for Core plan
Alternatives
AMP by Stantec, Zenerate, Delve by Sidewalk Labs
Who it's for
Architecture, Urban Planning, Development
$74.3K raisedEarly Stage
Founded 2018 · Trammell Crow Company (major development firm) and other regional developers (exact count not disclosed)
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Design and development teams spend weeks or months analyzing site feasibility, requiring multiple consultant reviews and manual iterations. Complex site layouts, parking configurations, and financial analysis delay project evaluation and decision-making.

The Solution

Cloud-based platform that combines real-time 3D design with instant analysis of yields, areas, ratios, solar, and parking layouts integrated with GIS data. Customers report reducing site assessment time from weeks to hours with minimal consultant involvement.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSWeb Application
Integrations
ArcGISMapboxIFC exportGeoJSON exportDXF export
Disciplines
Architecture, Urban Planning
Workflows
Planning & Feasibility, Data & Automation
Project Phases
Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Urban Development
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Project location, Site parameters, Design intent
Optional:GIS data layers, Zoning information, Elevation data, Market intelligence, BIM models
Formats:IFC, GeoJSON, DXF, DWG, Shapefile, Map tile data
Output
What you get
Format:Interactive 3D design environment with real-time analysis reports and presentation-ready visualizations
Fields:Site yield calculations, Area and ratio measurements, Parking layout optimization, Solar analysis results, Financial feasibility metrics, Environmental impact data
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary cloud-based 3D analysis engine (model architecture not publicly disclosed)
Accuracy:Outputs validated against Revit models with 99% accuracy claimed (user testimonial noted outputs were within 1% of Revit with 10x faster analysis)
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Not publicly specified
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Data security measures mentioned but specific certifications not publicly disclosed
API
Integration
Endpoint:SDK and API available (contact vendor for documentation)
Method:RESTful API (inferred from SDK/platform architecture)
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Rapid site feasibility analysis for land acquisition and development evaluation
  • ·Multi-variant design comparison and optimization (weeks to hours reduction documented)
  • ·Automated parking layout design and calculation
  • ·Solar and environmental impact analysis for site selection
  • ·Financial feasibility and development yield analysis
  • ·Portfolio-scale site assessment and prioritization
  • ·Stakeholder communication with presentation-ready 3D visualizations
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Free tier for property developers, architects, and governments with core capabilities
Pro
$1,000 per user per year for Core plan (unlimited projects, access to templates and libraries, marketplace access, kanban board)
Enterprise
Custom pricing for large organizations with bespoke requirements, multiple business units, and strict governance
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-04
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