At ArchTech, we explore tools that improve efficiency and decision-making in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) space. One such tool is TestFit, a real estate feasibility platform that enables faster, more informed early-stage site planning.

Addressing Common Challenges in Site Planning

Real estate development is a high-stakes balancing act, maximizing site potential while navigating zoning laws, parking requirements, and financial constraints. TestFit steps in with AI-driven automation to simplify this process. Developers can input site data, think boundaries, setbacks, and unit goals, and watch TestFit generate optimized layouts in minutes. From parking configurations to building massing, it churns through thousands of design options, delivering solutions that fit both the site and the bottom line.

Accelerating Early-Stage Feasibility

What sets TestFit apart is its ability to turn complex feasibility studies into a fast, intuitive process. Need to know how many units a plot can support with adequate parking? TestFit’s algorithms crunch the numbers instantly, offering layouts that maximize space and efficiency. Its desktop-based interface is built for rapid iteration, letting developers test scenarios, adjusting for height restrictions or parking ratios, without the delays of traditional workflows. The result? Faster decisions, fewer revisions, and a clearer path to project approval.

Supporting Decision-Making and Communication

Beyond speed, TestFit also serves as a visualization and communication tool. It helps stakeholders evaluate site potential with data-informed layouts, which can be useful for internal decision-making or discussions with planning departments. Whether used for multifamily, mixed-use, or other development types, TestFit provides a starting point for understanding what might be possible on a site.

Bonus: Integration with Autodesk Forma

For those looking to take TestFit further, its integration with Autodesk Forma adds another layer of power. Through the TestFit Parking Generator extension, developers can bring TestFit’s automation into Forma’s cloud-based platform, combining site optimization with real-time environmental analysis and broader design tools. It’s a seamless way to enhance workflows, backed by Autodesk’s ecosystem.

Ready to see how TestFit can transform your next project? It’s a tool that puts developers in control, turning feasibility into opportunity. Stay tuned to ArchTech for more insights on the tech shaping real estate!