# Drafted for architects: AI house plans, uses and limits

Source: https://cloudbrain.in/ai-tools/drafted
Last updated: 2026-11-12

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.

## 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](/insights/generative-design-vs-ai-floor-plans) for how tools like this compare with generative design.

## 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.