PlanForge
AI Floor Plan Generator
Input your building constraints. Get 3-5 optimized residential floor plans in under 30 seconds.
- Input constraints → 3-5 optimized plans
- 1,000+ iterations for daylight & circulation
- PDF + DWG export, Grasshopper compatible
How It Works
Define
Enter plot boundaries, unit mix, and constraints (minimum daylight, circulation width, fire codes).
Configure
Set priorities: maximize units, optimize daylight, minimize corridor length, or balance all three.
Generate
PlanForge's backend runs 1,000+ iterations optimizing for daylight, circulation, privacy gradient.
Deliverables
3-5 plan options (PDF + DWG), metric comparison table, parametric model (optional).
Who It's For
Maximize unit yield
Input plot + zoning constraints. Get 3-5 optimized layouts with unit counts, area tables, and daylight scores.
- Unit mix optimization
- Zoning-compliant layouts
- Comparative metrics
Concept Exploration
Start with PlanForge's optimized plans, refine for client presentation.
- DWG/Grasshopper export
- Design intent exploration
- Daylight & circulation analysis
Master plan efficiency
Generate residential blocks at scale. Test density, daylight, and circulation across entire neighborhoods.
- Block-scale generation
- Density analysis
- Infrastructure planning support
Core Capabilities
Parametric planning meets architectural intelligence.
Constraint-Based Generation
Define your rules — setbacks, fire codes, min room sizes, daylight factor. PlanForge respects all constraints while optimizing the layout.
Daylight Optimization
Every generated plan is scored for natural light access. PlanForge rotates, shifts, and reshapes units to maximize daylight penetration.
Circulation Analysis
Minimize corridor length while maintaining fire code compliance. PlanForge balances efficiency with egress requirements.
Typology Database
Trained on 247 apartment typologies from Tokyo, Paris, Istanbul, and Copenhagen. Real architectural patterns, not random generation.
What You Can Generate
From single apartments to entire residential blocks.
Single Unit Plans
Optimize individual apartment layouts for daylight, privacy gradient, and spatial efficiency.
- Studio apartments
- 1+1 units
- 2+1 family units
- 3+1 luxury units
Typical Floor Plans
Generate complete floor plates with corridor, vertical circulation, and optimal unit arrangement.
- Mixed unit types
- Corridor optimization
- Core placement
- Fire egress compliance
Block & Site Plans
Arrange buildings on site with density targets, setback requirements, and solar analysis.
- Multi-building sites
- Density studies
- Parking integration
- Green space allocation
Intelligent Plan Generation
Constraint-based generation puts daylight, circulation, and density analysis at the core of every plan.
PlanForge in Action
Theoretical Foundation
Unlike generic AI tools, PlanForge is grounded in architectural theory:
- Gaston Bachelard: The Poetics of Space — intimacy gradient from public to private zones
- Christopher Alexander: A Pattern Language — spatial relationships encoded as optimization constraints
- Jan Gehl: Life Between Buildings — common area placement and circulation quality
- Junya Ishigami: Freeness — flexible boundaries and non-rectilinear solutions
From Research to Product
PlanForge grows directly from our parametric housing study across 247 apartment typologies in four cities.
Read the Research →Pricing Preview
Frequently Asked Questions
How does PlanForge generate floor plans?
PlanForge uses a constraint solver trained on 247 real apartment typologies from Tokyo, Paris, Istanbul, and Copenhagen. You define site dimensions, unit count, sunlight requirements, and building codes - and it generates optimized layouts.
Can I customize the generated plans?
Yes. Generated plans are fully editable. You can adjust room sizes, corridors, and unit boundaries. Changes propagate through the constraint solver, so everything stays compliant.
What export formats are available?
PlanForge exports to DWG, DXF, PDF, and Grasshopper definitions. The Grasshopper export is parametric, so you can continue iterating in Rhino.
How accurate is the daylight analysis?
PlanForge integrates Ladybug-derived daylight models calibrated against real-world measurements. Results correlate within 5% of full Radiance simulations for early-stage design decisions.
When will PlanForge be available?
PlanForge is currently in the research phase. Sign up to be notified when development begins.
What Early Users Say
“PlanForge generated 20 viable layouts in the time it took me to draw one by hand. The daylight analysis alone makes it worth it.”
“We tested PlanForge against our last 3 competition entries. It found solutions we hadn't considered.”
“Finally a tool that understands building codes from the start, not as an afterthought.”
Coming Later
PlanForge is currently under development. Early access spots are limited.
Constraints → Plans
Define your building. Get optimized floor plans.