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042: 40 AI Tools (With Use Cases For Designers)
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Architecture Insights newsletter. Artificial intelligence for architects, landscape architects, and designers.
Edition #42:
40 AI Tools: For architects, landscape architects & designers.
Runway Gen 3: AI Video Tool released to the public.
Runway Gen-3
To date, Gen-3 is the leading text-to-video and image-to-video tool.
To use Gen-3 Alpha, you need to pay for a subscription, unfortunately no free plan is available at the moment. The lowest plan costs $15 per month.
Here's how to get started with Gen-3 Alpha:
Go to RunwayML.com using the link above.
Sign in or create an account.
Upgrade your account to the Standard plan.
Go to Generate Videos.
Select "Text/Image to Video"
Ensure "Gen-3 Alpha" is selected in the top left corner of the screen.
Enter text or image prompts to begin generating Gen-3 videos.
If you want to check out some of the free features Runway has, we wrote a post about it here.
Top 40 AI Tools
This week we bring you a comprehensive list of our top 25 AI tools that have use cases for architects and landscape architects.
Here is our list:
1. Rhino + Grasshopper + ShapeDiver
Uses: Parametric and computational design, creating complex geometries, real-time design adjustments, and online collaboration.
2. Autodesk Revit + Dynamo
Uses: Automating repetitive tasks, optimizing building performance, integrating BIM data, and enhancing design workflows through algorithmic design.
3. Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Sensei
Uses: Automated image enhancements, object recognition, content-aware fill, and AI-driven design suggestions for creating presentations, visualizations, and renderings.
4. Lumion
Uses: Real-time rendering and visualization, creating lifelike images and videos of architectural designs, and adding environmental context to designs with AI-driven landscape features and lighting effects.
5. Planner 5D
Uses: Interior design and space planning, generating 2D and 3D floor plans, and providing AI-driven design recommendations and furniture placements.
6. Archistar
Uses: Site analysis, feasibility studies, generating design options, optimizing layouts, and automating compliance checks with local regulations.
7. TestFit
Uses: Automated building configuration and feasibility analysis, generating layout options based on design constraints.
8. Spacemaker AI
Uses: Site analysis and optimization, generating design alternatives, and assessing environmental factors.
9. V-Ray
Uses: High-quality rendering for architectural visualization, creating photorealistic images and animations.
10. Enscape
Uses: Real-time rendering and virtual reality (VR) for immersive architectural visualization.
11. Fologram
Uses: Augmented reality (AR) integration with Rhino and Grasshopper for real-time design visualization and interaction.
12. Deep Art Effects
Uses: Transforming photos and images into artwork using neural networks, useful for creating unique visual styles and presentations.
13. Reconstruct
Uses: Construction site monitoring and management using AI-driven analysis of photos and videos to track progress and detect issues.
14. Matterport
Uses: Creating 3D virtual tours and models of spaces using AI-driven 3D scanning technology.
15. Morpholio Trace
Uses: Digital sketching and drawing with AI-assisted tools for architectural design and presentation.
16. Canvas
Uses: AI-powered app for creating accurate 3D models and floor plans from photos, useful for renovation and redesign projects.
17. Smartvid
Uses: Construction safety and risk management using AI to analyze site images and videos for potential hazards.
18. CityEngine
Uses: Procedural modelling software for urban design, generating 3D city models, and simulating urban environments.
19. Forma (by Autodesk)
Uses: Design and analysis software for urban planning, site analysis, and optimizing building performance.
20. HoloBuilder
Uses: Construction progress management and documentation using 360-degree photo capture and AI for tracking changes over time.
21. Sefaira
Uses: Energy modelling and sustainability analysis for architectural designs, providing insights into building performance.
22. Makr
Uses: Collaborative design platform for creating, sharing, and refining design concepts with AI-powered tools.
23. AIArchitect
Uses: Automated design generation and optimization, providing architects with AI-driven design options and recommendations.
24. UpCodes
Uses: Building code compliance tool using AI to analyze designs and ensure they meet local regulations.
25. AI.Build
Uses: AI-driven construction automation, focusing on robotics and 3D printing for building projects.
26. Archicad
Uses: BIM software with AI-powered features for automating design processes and enhancing collaboration.
27. Revitobot
Uses: AI-powered plugin for Revit, automating repetitive tasks and enhancing BIM workflows.
28. Autodesk BIM 360
Uses: Cloud-based construction management software with AI for project tracking and collaboration.
29. BIMobject
Uses: Platform for accessing and managing BIM objects, utilizing AI for improved search and organization.
30. Allegorithmic Substance
Uses: AI-powered tool for creating and applying materials and textures in 3D design.
31. Generative Design in Autodesk Fusion 360
Uses: AI-driven generative design tool for exploring multiple design alternatives.
32. VisualARQ
Uses: BIM plugin for Rhino, providing AI-driven features for architectural design and documentation.
33. SolidWorks
Uses: CAD software with AI capabilities for design automation and simulation.
34. Floorplanner
Uses: Online tool for creating 2D and 3D floor plans with AI-driven design recommendations.
35. RoomSketcher
Uses: Interior design tool for creating floor plans and home designs with AI features for customization.
36. SketchUp + Sefaira
Uses: 3D modeling software combined with AI-powered energy analysis and performance optimization.
37. Cedreo
Uses: 3D home design software for creating photorealistic renderings with AI-driven design tools.
38. iStaging
Uses: AR and VR platform for real estate and interior design, providing AI-enhanced visualization and walkthroughs.
39. PlanGrid
Uses: Construction productivity software with AI features for document management and project collaboration.
40. Revizto
Uses: BIM collaboration software with AI-driven issue tracking and coordination.
AI Image of the Week
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