"Create a workflow that takes a project brief, generates 3D massing, and renders a concept image."
FROM BRIEF TOBIM-READYIN ONE WORKFLOW.
From brief to massing, renders, and cost estimates — powered by AI, built for architects.
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Platform demos and community builds — see real AEC pipelines in action, then share yours.
Text Prompt → Concept Building
From brief to 3D in 90 seconds
2D Floor Plan → Interactive 3D Model
ML-powered spatial intelligence
3D Model Visualization
Interactive architectural 3D models
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Not abstract cards — the actual product. Every feature shown here is live.
Three ways to begin
Pick from 8 prebuilt pipelines — IFC generation, cost estimation, renders, floor plans, clash detection. One click to run.
52 AI nodes. One canvas.
Not promises. Product.
Upload any IFC model. Orbit in 3D, inspect properties per element, navigate the model tree, and get AI-powered enhancement suggestions.
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Every workflow produces real, downloadable deliverables.
From brief to building
in minutes
Built by the Community, Shaped by Your Votes
Explore proven workflows from AEC professionals, or vote on what we build next. This is your platform.
MEP Coordination Clash Review
Pre-Commencement Condition Discharge
RIBA Stage 4 Drawing Issue Workflow
Structural Steel Takeoff & BOQ
Façade Panel Schedule Generator
Site Logistics & Crane Reach Analysis
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Tell us what workflow your practice needs. We build the most requested ones first. Your brief goes live so others can back the same idea.
Material Schedule & BOQ Generator
Extract material quantities from IFC model and generate formatted BOQ with NRM2-compliant cost categories.
Embodied Carbon Calculator
Calculate whole-life carbon from material schedules against RICS methodology and LETI 2030 targets.
Structural Loading Assessment
Calculate imposed, dead, and wind loads per floor from IFC geometry with automated load combination tables per BS EN 1990.
Thermal Bridging Analysis
Automated Psi-value calculations at wall-floor-roof junctions from construction details, with SAP compliance output for Part L submissions.
Staircase Compliance Checker
Verify stair dimensions, handrail heights, and going/rise ratios against Approved Document K with automated markup of non-compliant elements.
Fire Escape Route Compliance Check
Automated travel distance and exit width verification against Approved Document B from IFC model geometry.
HVAC Duct Sizing Pipeline
Automated duct sizing from room-by-room heat load calculations with pressure drop verification and CIBSE Guide C compliance.
Flood Risk Assessment Pipeline
Generate flood risk reports from site coordinates with EA flood zone mapping, surface water analysis, and SuDS sizing calculations.
Wind Load Analysis Pipeline
Automated wind pressure calculations from building geometry and location data per BS EN 1991-1-4 with zone pressure coefficients.
Thermal Comfort Analysis (PPD/PMV)
Predict thermal comfort indices from room geometry, glazing ratios, and HVAC setpoints with CIBSE Guide A compliance for overheating risk.
Daylight Factor Analysis Pipeline
Generate daylight factor reports from IFC model with automated window-to-floor ratios and Part L compliance checks.
Condensation Risk Assessment
Automated interstitial condensation analysis at wall build-ups with dewpoint tracking and BS 5250 compliance reporting.
Roof Drainage & Loading Calculator
Calculate roof drainage requirements and ponding loads from roof geometry with outlet sizing per BS EN 12056-3.
Acoustic Performance Assessment
Need automated reverberation time calculations from room geometry and material specifications for compliance with BB93 and ADE.
Noise Impact Assessment
Automated noise level predictions from site layout and source data with BS 8233 and ProPG compliance assessment for planning applications.
Parking Layout Optimizer
Generate optimal parking layouts from site boundary geometry with turning circle verification and minimum bay dimensions per local authority standards.
Rainwater Harvesting Calculator
Size rainwater collection systems from roof area and local rainfall data with BREEAM Wat 01 credit calculation.
Accessibility Audit Workflow
Check corridor widths, door clearances, and ramp gradients against Part M and BS 8300 requirements from BIM model.
Waste Management Plan Generator
Generate site waste management plans from project BIM data with material categorization, recycling targets, and SWMP compliance documentation.
Lift Traffic Analysis
Calculate required lift numbers, speeds, and waiting times from building population data with BCO compliance verification.
Trusted by AEC teams worldwide
See how architects, engineers, and BIM managers are transforming their workflows.
“BuildFlow cut our concept-to-render time from 3 days to 20 minutes. The IFC parsing alone saved us weeks on our last hospital project.”
“Finally, a tool that speaks our language. The massing generator understands FAR, setbacks, and zoning — not just abstract shapes.”
“We automated our entire BOQ extraction pipeline. What used to take a quantity surveyor 2 days now runs in under 5 minutes.”
“The carbon analysis node is a game-changer. We can now compare material options and their environmental impact before the first brick is laid.”
“Our clients are blown away by the concept renders. We went from hand-sketches to photorealistic visuals in a single meeting.”
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your workflow
Mini
For students & hobbyists
- 3 executions/month
- 3 concept renders
- JSON/CSV export
- Community support
Starter
For individual architects
- 15 executions/month
- 2 video walkthroughs
- 2 AI 3D models
- 8 concept renders
- Export IFC/PDF/OBJ
Pro
For serious professionals
- 45 executions/month
- 7 video walkthroughs
- 10 AI 3D models
- 25 concept renders
- Priority execution
- Priority support
Team
For firms & teams
- Everything in Pro
- Custom team size
- Shared workflows
- Team analytics
- 60 renders/month
- Dedicated support
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