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Blueprints AI says its software can create building plans in minutes
Blueprints AI, a startup based in Santa Monica, says its software can turn a description or sketch into building blueprints in minutes.
The company was founded by architect Al Drams and data scientist Coco Cao.
Its second-generation software can create plans for a building’s architecture, structure, electrical and plumbing systems, and interior design.
When a user changes one part of a design, the software updates the rest of the project and checks it against local building codes.
The company says the tool can reduce the repetitive drafting work that takes up much of architects’ time.
It does not replace licensed architects, who still review the documents and apply their professional seal.
Early customers are using the new version, which the company says will become publicly available this week.
Blueprints AI says its software can generate building blueprints in minutes from a description, sketch or PDF.
The startup says its second-generation software can create plans across several building disciplines and check changes against local building codes.
Co-founders Al Drams and Coco Cao say the software is intended to handle repetitive drafting work, while licensed professionals still review the documents.
The company says early customers are using the second version and that it will become publicly available this week.
Blueprints AI was selected for TechCrunch’s 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 and plans to unveil the upgraded software at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
- Who
- Blueprints AI, co-founded by Al Drams and Coco Cao.
- What
- The startup says its AI software can create building plans in minutes and update a project when a design changes.
- When
- The second-generation software is due to become publicly available this week. TechCrunch Disrupt runs October 13 to 15, 2026.
- Where
- Blueprints AI was incorporated in Santa Monica; the software is set to be unveiled at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
- Why
- The company aims to take over repetitive drafting work and give architects more time to design.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It will make better spaces for people because now architects have the time to design.
I want to flip that to be 20-80.
OpenAI released ChatGPT, which Drams said made his old idea seem more possible.
Drams officially incorporated Blueprints AI in Santa Monica with co-founder Coco Cao.
TechCrunch Disrupt is scheduled to take place in San Francisco, where Blueprints AI will unveil its second-generation software.
Drams said the second-generation software would become publicly available.
- Co-founders
- Al Drams and Coco Cao
- Incorporation
- 2025, Santa Monica
- First-generation software price
- $3,200 to $8,500 a month, depending on the plan
- Training data
- Eight years of approved drawing sets from Drams’ firm
- Second-generation coverage
- Architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and interior design
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