Today, cove.tool, a leader in AI-powered sustainability and architecture consulting, introduces Vitras.ai. This innovative online platform leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize architectural and design workflows. Scheduled to launch later in June, Vitras.ai features AI-powered modules that automate critical tasks such as zoning studies, cost estimating, energy benchmarking, and climate analysis. By streamlining complex and time-consuming processes and providing deep, data-driven insights, Vitras.ai enhances efficiency and precision, optimizing architectural project management and decision-making.

Vitras.ai capitalizes on cove.tool’s proprietary AI infrastructure and the latest open-source technology, ensuring the platform not only meets but exceeds the needs of modern architects. Its analyses are powered by cove.tool’s trusted simulation and analytics engine, used by thousands of architects worldwide. Furthermore, the internal research team continuously updates the platform to ensure the materials, climate, and benchmarking databases remain accurate and current.

“Launching Vitras.ai aligns with our vision of integrating advanced AI into everyday architectural activities to simplify complex tasks and democratize access to advanced design tools,” said Sandeep Ahuja, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at cove.tool. “It reflects our commitment to innovation, reliability, and transparency, providing architects with clear, science-based solutions to transform building design.”

Optimizing Workflows for Architectural Firms of All Sizes

According to the latest data from The American Institute of Architects, 75% of architecture firms have fewer than ten employees, while 6.5% have 50 or more employees. For firms of all sizes, repetitive, data-intensive manual processes can consume most of the work week, leaving architectural employees with less time to focus on design and innovation. For the average firm, this can significantly impact productivity and creativity, as a limited number of people are tasked with handling an increasing workload and complexity.

Recognizing these challenges, cove.tool developed Vitras.ai to optimize workflows with its new AI-powered platform. Vitras.ai automates manual processes, significantly reducing the time spent on performing analyses, allowing architects to prioritize other critical project tasks. It is designed to be dependable and produce consistent, repeatable results that architects can trust, all within a user-friendly interface.

The specific reports available at launch within the platform are:

• Zoning Analysis Report: Transform zoning analysis from hours to minutes for any city, leveraging data from key sources, including Municode, to produce comprehensive reports that streamline project feasibility and compliance.
• Cost Estimating: Provide precise early-stage cost forecasts with LOD 100 detail, rigorously validated against the 2024 National Cost Manual, enhancing budget accuracy and reliability.
• Energy Benchmarking Study: Simplify energy benchmarking by efficiently comparing your project's Energy Use Intensity (EUI) to industry standards, yielding clear, actionable insights for energy optimization.
• Climate Analysis Study: Generate in-depth climate reports offering vital data on temperature, humidity, radiation, and wind, which is crucial for informed architectural planning and design.

The platform ensures that every architectural decision is backed by robust scientific methods, data analysis, and evidence-based practices.

Accessing the AI Platform

Vitras.ai will be available for initial use later in June. A free subscription will enable users to generate up to ten detailed reports per month. A premium version, expected later this year, will offer additional features and unlimited reporting capabilities.