Housing System Reform Can Improve Both Affordability and Disaster Recovery
The same systemic housing problems of slow permitting, fragmented policy, and limited scalability affect both home affordability and disaster recovery. AI-driven permitting and standardized housing design can increase speed and supply, reducing costs and enabling...
British Columbia’s Second-Largest City, Surrey, Launches AI PreCheck
City of Surrey launches Archistar AI PreCheck for residential permits. The platform reviews building plans to flag zoning issues before submission. Initial rollout supports R3 single-family homes with more housing types on the way. Surrey, B.C. – Archistar is thrilled...
How Do I Know If It Floods in My Area? Flood Zone Property Development
Find out if your property is in a flood zone with a practical 5-step checklist using official hazard maps, local planning overlays, and real-world flood evidence to validate risk fast. Learn what flood zoning and flood overlays can mean for feasibility, approvals,...
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,...
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Archistar Achieves ISO 270001:2022 Certification
In today’s digital world, safeguarding your data isn’t optional; it’s essential. At Archistar,...
Archistar’s eCheck Beta now live in the City and County of Los Angeles
We’re proud to announce that on Tuesday, July 15, Archistar’s AI-powered eCheck platform launched...
Archistar Partners with Los Angeles to Accelerate Wildfire Recovery with AI
Archistar is proud to announce a landmark partnership that places our company at the forefront of...
Using AI to Fast-Track Housing Approvals: Canada’s National Conversation Spotlights a Global Solution
A recent feature in Maclean’s magazine put a spotlight on a reality urban planners, developers,...
Customer Stories
How Michael Saves Huge Amounts Of Time And Money With Archistar
“Archistar has filled that missing link. We can run the early stage feasibility and design without doing too much research or paying a lot of money to consultants. That’s a huge advantage for our business.”“Before archistar.ai, we faced a variety of challenges and...
How Harj Uses Archistar To Rapidly Assess Development Potential
“The ability to quickly present the development potential of a block of land using Archistar sets us apart from the other agents. Now we can use a single platform that contains all the data that we need.”“Before the Archistar platform, we had a number of challenges...
How Frank Gained A Competitive Advantage Using Archistar
"With Archistar, I can determine if the site has development potential within seconds. It’s a huge competitive advantage, and levels the playing field with the bigger developers."Brothers Frank and Joe Scarf run Arissa Property Group from their office in Potts Point,...
AI for Permitting
What’s the Difference Between Greenfield vs. Brownfield Sites in Land Development?
Greenfields are previously undeveloped land sites that can be built up from scratch. They usually...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Acquiring a Building Permit: Process, Costs, and Common Delays
Understand whether your project needs a building permit and how zoning, planning, and building...
Change Management for AI in Government: From Pilot to Production
Change management for AI is the biggest barrier to success in government because cities must align...
AI Housing Solutions for Permitting and Increased Housing Supply [Video]
How AI housing solutions modernize building approvals—reducing complexity, rework, and long permit...
Data & Trust
How to Calculate Market Value of Property in Australia/US
Many Australians are buying and developing properties overseas, particularly in the United States....
How Do I Find the Property Value of an Address?
Not all properties are valued equally. Whether you own or are in the process of buying a property,...
How Do I Make an Offer on a Home?
Now that you’ve found the right home to invest in or redevelop, you may think that the job is...
What Should I Consider When Choosing a Property or Site Location?
Not all sites are created equal. To ensure your next property development project gives you a...
Generative Design
The Five Ways That Artificial Intelligence is Empowering Real Estate Professionals
For more than 70 years, artificial intelligence has been reshaping the way industries work. Real estate is also a part of this AI revolution. Discover how AI has transformed the work of real estate professionals. There’s no doubt about it – Artificial Intelligence is...
How is Parametric Design Changing Architecture in 2021 and Beyond?
The advancements in technology have reshaped the way architects work. One of the latest design philosophies is parametric design. Read on to learn more about what this style is all about. With the advancement of new technologies, there’s hardly an industry that...
The 4 Generative Design Tools That Architects Are Already Using in 2020
Generative design has truly revolutionised the field of architecture. Discover the most capable tools that will let you leverage the cutting edge design practice. It’s an understatement to say that architecture has changed in recent years as a result of emerging...
Bankstown’s Tallest Towers (And How the Developers Could Have Saved Money Using Generative Design)
It’s a $200 million project that could have cost far less. Find out how generative design reduces costs for Australian developers. It all started with a proposal. The minds behind the project wanted to build four towers that would become the largest in Bankstown....
Parametric Design vs. Generative Design – The Pros and Cons
Parametric and Generative designs are innovative approaches to design. Each uses computer software and artificial intelligence to deliver high-quality solutions. Parametric and generative design represents the future of design. For starters, both rely on advanced...
Sustainability & Resilience
AI Tech for Good: Approved Building Permits Made Faster After Los Angeles Fires
Los Angeles City and County CIOs are turning to AI to overcome budget cuts, staff shortages, and...
Unlocking Australia’s Housing Potential
Australia’s housing market has been under increasing pressure over the past few years. Soaring...
A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Applications in Florida
Florida is the “Sunshine State”, but its location and elevation—averaging only 30m above sea...
A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Applications in California
California is the most populous state in the US. It experiences devastating wildfires frequently,...
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