This Plugin Draws AUTOMATED BUILDING PLANS in SECONDS!
TLDRDiscover Planfinder.xyz, a revolutionary plugin for Rhino and Revit that generates building plans in seconds. This tool offers a 30-day free trial, followed by a subscription fee of 50 euros per month. Create a rectangle to define space, and the plugin provides multiple plan options, with adjustments for room sizes and features. It also includes a 3D model feature and the ability to create a custom library for personalized plan generation. Though it has limitations, such as handling only rectangular shapes, it's a valuable asset for quick plan generation and an excellent starting point for interior space planning.
Takeaways
- 🌐 The website planfinder.xyz offers a plugin for Rhino or Revit to generate building plans automatically.
- 🆓 The plugin is free for the first 30 days, after which it costs 50 euros per month.
- 🛠️ The plugin provides five different icons/tools for plan generation in Rhino and a version for Grasshopper to allow for parametric design.
- 📏 Users can create a rectangle to define the area for the building plans, with the plugin generating various plan options.
- 🔄 The plugin allows for multiple plan iterations, with the ability to regenerate plans by adjusting parameters like rectangle size and entrance location.
- 🏠 The generated plans can include different room configurations, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
- 🚪 The entrance placement and facade wall can be specified by the user for more customized plan generation.
- 📚 There's a feature to create a library of plans, which can be used to generate new plans based on existing designs, but it requires an Enterprise license.
- 💡 The plugin is useful for quickly generating plan ideas and can be a good starting point for further refinement.
- 📉 The plugin has limitations, such as difficulty in fitting plans perfectly within non-rectangular shapes.
- 🌐 There's a mention of another company, Finch, which offers similar functionality with potentially more features, but requires access request.
Q & A
What is the main function of the plugin available at planfinder.xyz?
-The plugin available at planfinder.xyz is designed to generate automated building plans quickly, either for Rhino or Revit platforms.
How can one access the plugin for Rhino or Revit?
-To access the plugin, users can visit planfinder.xyz, go to the downloads section, and download the installer for their preferred platform.
What is the cost for using the plugin after the initial 30-day period?
-After the first 30 days, which are free, the plugin costs 50 euros per month.
What does the plugin provide in terms of icons and tools after installation?
-Upon installation, the plugin provides five different icons for tools that can be used to generate plans and also includes a Grasshopper plugin for more parametric automation.
How does the Rhino version of the plugin work?
-The Rhino version works by creating a rectangle, selecting it, and then clicking on 'fit plan' to generate a building plan. Users can choose the entrance location and generate multiple plans if needed.
What happens if a user is not satisfied with the generated plan?
-If a user is not satisfied with a generated plan, they can click on an arrow to generate another plan, allowing them to iterate until they find a suitable design.
What is the role of the 'downscaling' feature in the plugin?
-The 'downscaling' feature adjusts how well the generated plan fits within the given rectangle. Lower values can result in a better fit but may compromise the layout quality.
What additional feature does the plugin offer for companies?
-The plugin offers a 'create library' feature, allowing companies to input their own library of plans into the plugin for generating plans that fit their specific aesthetics or planning methods.
What is the cost for the 'create library' feature?
-The 'create library' feature requires an Enterprise version of the plugin, with pricing being custom and dependent on the business's needs.
How does the plugin handle non-rectangular shapes?
-The plugin currently can only deal with rectangular shapes, as it tries to fit plans within a rectangle based on the given dimensions.
What is the relationship between Planfinder and Finch, another company mentioned in the script?
-Finch is not a direct competitor to Planfinder but is another company working on similar functionality. They offer more features but require users to request access to their product.
Outlines
🏠 Introduction to Planfinder.xyz
The script introduces Planfinder.xyz, a website offering a plugin for Rhino and Revit to generate architectural plans. The plugin is available for a free trial period of 30 days, after which it costs 50 euros per month. The host demonstrates the plugin's capabilities by creating a rectangle in Rhino and using the 'fit plan' feature to generate different apartment layouts. The process involves selecting an entrance point and generating multiple plans to find the most suitable one. The script also mentions the possibility of 3D modeling of the generated plans.
🛠 Customizing Plan Generation
This paragraph delves into the customization options available within the Planfinder plugin. Users can adjust settings such as the square meters for living spaces, bedrooms, and bathrooms. The script highlights the limitations of the plugin, such as difficulties in fitting two bathrooms in a small 35 square meter space. It also discusses the 'Create Library' feature, which allows users to generate plans from a pre-existing library of designs, but notes that this requires an Enterprise license with a custom price.
🌐 Integrating with Grasshopper for Parametric Design
The script showcases the integration of the Planfinder plugin with Grasshopper, a visual programming language for Rhino. It demonstrates a simple script that creates a fluctuating rectangle and feeds it into the Planfit tool. The host explains how to set boundaries, entrances, and facades for the plan, and how to adjust settings like wall thickness and downscaling. The summary also mentions the importance of choosing the right downscaling value to ensure the plan fits well within the given rectangle.
🔍 Comparison with Finch and Final Thoughts
In the final paragraph, the host compares Planfinder with Finch, another platform for generating architectural plans. Finch is described as having more functionality and being in the early stages of product development, requiring users to request access. The host emphasizes that while Planfinder is easier to access and demonstrate, Finch may offer superior features. The script concludes by encouraging viewers to explore the plugin and ends with a sign-off.
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Keywords
💡Planfinder.xyz
💡Rhino
💡Revit
💡Grasshopper
💡Automated Building Plans
💡Downscaling
💡3D Model
💡Create Library
💡Enterprise Version
💡Finch
Highlights
Introduction of a plugin that generates automated building plans in seconds.
Website planfinder.xyz offers a plugin for Rhino or Revit to generate plans.
The plugin is available for free for the first 30 days, then costs 50 euros a month.
Demonstration of the plugin's installation and use in Rhino and Grasshopper.
Creating a rectangle sets the foundation for the plan generation.
The 'Fit Plan' feature generates a plan based on the selected rectangle.
Ability to generate multiple plans with different layouts.
Adjusting downscaling and upscaling variations can improve plan fit.
The '3D' feature provides a 3D model of the generated floor plan.
Settings allow customization of room sizes and amenities.
Limitations of the plugin in handling non-rectangular shapes.
Layered outputs for walls, hatches, and other elements for clarity.
Use of the plugin as an idea generator for interior space planning.
Enterprise version of the plugin offers additional features like creating a library.
The 'Create Library' feature requires an upgraded license.
Grasshopper version of the plugin allows for parametric plan generation.
Demonstration of a Grasshopper script for dynamic rectangle sizing.
Integration of dynamic rectangle sizing with the plan fit tool.
Adjusting downscaling settings for better fit within given dimensions.
Comparison with Finch, another platform for automated building plan generation.