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Drafted for architects: AI house plans, uses and limits

What is Drafted?

Drafted is a web-based AI house plan generator. From your requirements it creates five floor plan options with room dimensions, then 3D models and renders, with PDF, DXF and IFC exports. Drafted says it produces design concepts, not permit-ready construction documents, so an architect must develop and check every plan.

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Drafted at a glance
Made byDrafted
CategoryDesign and BIM
Best forArchitects, Developers
PlatformsWeb
PricingFreemium. Free plan with one generation a week. Paid plans (Dreamer, Pro, Pro Scale) with monthly generation quotas, billed monthly or yearly.
Facts last checked12 November 2026

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What can Drafted do for AEC teams?

TaskHow it helps, and the check
House plan optionsCreates five floor plan options with room dimensions from your requirements, as starting points. An architect must check every layout against the local authority's bye-laws and the National Building Code.
3D and rendersShows each plan as a 3D model with renders for early conversations with homeowners.
Hand-off to CAD and BIMExports PDF, DXF and IFC, so a chosen option can be developed in your own software.

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Several plan options at once, with room dimensions.
  • DXF and IFC export for development in CAD or BIM.
  • A free plan to try it.

Limitations

  • Drafted says it generates design concepts, not permit-ready construction documents.
  • Built for house design; other building types are not its focus.
  • We couldn't find Drafted's terms of service or privacy policy when checking this listing.

What happens to your data?

  • We couldn't find Drafted's terms or privacy policy on its website; ask the vendor about ownership, storage and AI training before using it with client projects.
  • Drafted lets users remix public designs, so check whether your designs are public or private.
  • Leave out client personal details, in line with the DPDP Act, 2023.

CloudBrain’s view

Handy for quick house plan options and early client conversations, with useful DXF and IFC exports. Treat every plan as a concept, check it against local rules, and confirm the vendor's data terms first.

What is Drafted?

Drafted is a web-based AI tool for designing houses, based in San Francisco. You describe your requirements and it generates five detailed floor plans with room dimensions, which you can view as 3D models and renders and export as PDF, DXF or IFC.

How do architects use Drafted?

  • Early options for a house before detailed design
  • Homeowner conversations with 3D views and renders
  • A head start in CAD or BIM using the DXF or IFC export

What should you check before using it on projects?

  1. Rules. Check FAR, setbacks, ground coverage and egress for your authority.
  2. Dimensions. Recheck room sizes after export.
  3. Data terms. Ask Drafted about ownership and training before uploading client briefs.

See generative design vs. AI floor plans for how tools like this compare with generative design.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Drafted plans ready for building approval?

No. Drafted says it generates design concepts, not permit-ready construction documents. An architect must develop the plan and check it against the local bye-laws.

Can I open Drafted plans in AutoCAD or Revit?

Drafted offers DXF and IFC exports, which CAD and BIM tools can open. Check dimensions after import.

Is Drafted free?

There is a free plan with one generation a week. Paid plans add monthly generation quotas.

Sources (checked 12 November 2026)

CloudBrain is independent of Drafted and is not paid for this listing. Features and prices change; check the vendor’s website before you buy. All AI tools

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