Why Fixing Parking Minimums Might Be the Fastest Path to Affordable Housing
The numbers around housing affordability in North America don’t lie. For example, from 2019-2024, the price of housing in the United States increased 31%, while household income climbed only 22%. In Canada, the gap is even more severe: Home prices surged 53% compared...
Canada’s Capital, the City of Ottawa, to Launch AI PreCheck to Accelerate Permitting
Ottawa will launch an Archistar AI PreCheck program to streamline residential permitting workflows and reduce unnecessary review cycles. The City of Ottawa will use Completeness Check for low-rise residential permit types. AI-powered Compliance Analysis will assess...
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Rebuilding Los Angeles: One Nonprofit, One County, One Mission [Video]
If you ask a survivor of the Eaton or Palisades fires in Los Angeles if they ever imagined having to one day design and build their own home from scratch, most of them would say no. But that’s what 12,000 homeowners faced after the fires ignited on January 7, 2025....
From Data Centers to Digital Twins: Planning AI’s Environmental Footprint
AI is not just software; its data centers, energy demand, water use, and cloud infrastructure create real land-use impacts. Cities should establish governance, trust, and gradual implementation before scaling AI tools for permitting, resident service, or scenario...
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Canada’s Capital, the City of Ottawa, to Launch AI PreCheck to Accelerate Permitting
Ottawa will launch an Archistar AI PreCheck program to streamline residential permitting workflows...
Ontario’s City of Burlington Launches AI Platform to Empower Development Review
City of Burlington launches AI-powered platform to streamline the development review process for...
British Columbia’s Second-Largest City, Surrey, Launches AI PreCheck
City of Surrey launches Archistar AI PreCheck for residential permits. The platform reviews...
AI That Rebuilds Cities: Dr. Benjamin Coorey Honored in Washington, D.C.
Archistar CEO Dr. Benjamin Coorey was honored at the 2026 Australia Day Awards Gala in Washington,...
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Rebuilding Los Angeles: One Nonprofit, One County, One Mission [Video]
If you ask a survivor of the Eaton or Palisades fires in Los Angeles if they ever imagined having to one day design and build their own home from scratch, most of them would say no. But that’s what 12,000 homeowners faced after the fires ignited on January 7, 2025....
Digital Transformation of Building Codes, One Step at a Time
ICC Innovation’s modular ecosystem supports municipalities with permitting transparency, workflow efficiency, and data security. Archistar AI PreCheck ensures code compliance and accelerates application submission before plans reach final human review. Trusted,...
New BIM and AI Building Permit Automation Tool Sparks Hope in Canada’s Housing Crisis
Arno Matis Architecture + Urbanism is leading innovation in AI building permit automation through the Multi-AR system, which accelerates multi-residential project approvals. Based on BIM data and AI-powered analysis, Multi-AR transforms slow, PDF-based permit reviews...
AI Master Planning and Zaha Hadid Architects’ Modular Components Transform the Malahat Nation
The Malahat Nation is adopting advanced AI-powered master planning to create sustainable, community-led housing rooted in cultural values and environmental stewardship. In partnership with Zaha Hadid Architects and Archistar, the project uses generative design to...
Using Archistar as a Teaching Tool to Achieve Better Results
“The ability to access such up-to-date information from across multiple sources has made our students' learning journey that much easier, and their results are more accurate.”“We appreciate being able to use the Archistar platform as a teaching tool in the TAFE...
AI for Permitting
Canada’s Capital, the City of Ottawa, to Launch AI PreCheck to Accelerate Permitting
Ottawa will launch an Archistar AI PreCheck program to streamline residential permitting workflows...
Rebuilding Los Angeles: One Nonprofit, One County, One Mission [Video]
If you ask a survivor of the Eaton or Palisades fires in Los Angeles if they ever imagined having...
How Local Governments Can Use Guardrails to Accelerate Planning and Permitting With AI
AI is already embedded across local government processes, from vendor software and GIS tools to...
Why Most AI Permitting Platforms Aren’t Really AI—and Why That Matters for Housing
Most AI permitting tools are rule-based systems that automate checklists but lack true...
Data & Trust
From Data Centers to Digital Twins: Planning AI’s Environmental Footprint
AI is not just software; its data centers, energy demand, water use, and cloud infrastructure...
How Local Governments Can Use Guardrails to Accelerate Planning and Permitting With AI
AI is already embedded across local government processes, from vendor software and GIS tools to...
The Human-AI Partnership for Building Departments: How to Find the Right Balance
This expert panel recommended that building departments use AI for repetitive tasks rather than...
The Importance of Urban Planning: 7 Key Reasons Why Cities Can’t Ignore It
Urban planning establishes the foundation of affordable, livable cities. It influences housing...
Generative Design
AI Master Planning and Zaha Hadid Architects’ Modular Components Transform the Malahat Nation
The Malahat Nation is adopting advanced AI-powered master planning to create sustainable, community-led housing rooted in cultural values and environmental stewardship. In partnership with Zaha Hadid Architects and Archistar, the project uses generative design to...
Creating Winning Building Designs: Tips for Success
Some buildings inspire awe, while others fade into the background. But successful building design goes further than great looks. To create developments that potential buyers are drawn you must balance intuitive design with practical needs. Whether you are planning a...
Why You Should Use Parametric Design in Your Next Project
Why You Should Use Parametric Design in Your Next Project What is parametric design and why is it becoming more popular among designers and architects? Discover more about this new trend. As with many other industries, smart machines have started taking over...
Top 5 Generative Design Tools of 2022
Top 5 Generative Design Tools of 2022 For architects and property developers, generative design has become the name of the game. Check out the top generative design tools of 2022. Generative design has been a game-changer in architecture and project development over...
What is Generative Design (And Why Property Developers Should Use It)
What is Generative Design (And Why Property Developers Should Use It) Generative design opens up plenty of opportunities for property developers. With it, they can push the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of design and development. One thing that is...
Sustainability & Resilience
Why Fixing Parking Minimums Might Be the Fastest Path to Affordable Housing
The numbers around housing affordability in North America don’t lie. For example, from 2019-2024,...
Rebuilding Los Angeles: One Nonprofit, One County, One Mission [Video]
If you ask a survivor of the Eaton or Palisades fires in Los Angeles if they ever imagined having...
From Data Centers to Digital Twins: Planning AI’s Environmental Footprint
AI is not just software; its data centers, energy demand, water use, and cloud infrastructure...
Housing System Reform Can Improve Both Affordability and Disaster Recovery
The same systemic housing problems of slow permitting, fragmented policy, and limited scalability...
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