| What AI does | Room and floor areas calculated from the model and kept up to date |
|---|---|
| Maturity | Ready now |
| Check before you rely on it | Area definitions match the authority's rules for carpet, built-up and FAR area |
| Who it helps | Architects, Developers |
Which AI tools can help?
Examples from our independent AI tools directory. They are examples, not endorsements.
CloudBrain · Free
aecobuild
Free, offline, SketchUp-style 3D modeler with parametric BIM, IFC exchange, live BOQ and photoreal renders.
Best for: Architects, Engineers, Developers
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CloudBrain · Paid
aecoviz
Browser-based AI workspace for architects: floor plans, renders, concept visuals and studio management.
Best for: Architects, Developers
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ArchFinch AB · Freemium
Finch
AI building design platform for floor plans, test fits and area calculations, linked to Rhino, Grasshopper and Revit.
Best for: Architects, Developers
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Smartscapes Studio · Free trial
Architechtures
Generative AI platform for residential developments: massing, unit layouts, area tables, and DXF and IFC export.
Best for: Architects, Developers
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A prompt to try
Works in a general AI assistant such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Microsoft 365 Copilot. Replace the “…” with your own material.
Using the room schedule below, prepare an area statement table with columns: floor, room, carpet area, built-up area. Total each floor and the building. Do not change any figure; flag any room with a missing or zero area. Schedule: …
How does AI help with area statements?
Model-based tools calculate areas from rooms, slabs and boundaries in the model, so the numbers update every time the design changes. General AI assistants can then format a room schedule into the area statement your authority expects.
How do you start?
- Pick one project where the task repeats and the result is easy to check.
- Set up the inputs: a template, consistent source files and clear instructions.
- Run it alongside your current process and compare results and time.
- Agree the check: area definitions match the authority's rules for carpet, built-up and FAR area.
- Scale it once the review step is a habit and the time saved is measured.
What should you check?
Area definitions match the authority's rules for carpet, built-up and FAR area. AI can be confidently wrong, so a qualified person reviews every output before it leaves the office.
Frequently asked questions
Can AI produce an area statement for approval?
- It can calculate and tabulate areas from the model. An architect must check that the definitions match the authority's rules and sign off before submission.
Do we need BIM for this?
- Model-based area calculation works best from a BIM model or well-structured CAD, where rooms and floors are clearly defined.