Blueprints AI says it can generate permit-ready blueprints in minutes

Blueprints AI, a startup founded in Santa Monica by Al Dram and Coco Cao, says its software generates architectural construction documents in minutes from a photo, PDF, description or 2D sketch. The second generation lets users create and modify architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and interior-design elements at once; one change updates the entire project and is checked against local building codes. TechCrunch reports that the version will become publicly available this week, after early customers began using it.

The first generation costs $3,200 to $8,500 per month, depending on the plan, with custom enterprise pricing available. The company says it trained its models on eight years of approved drawing sets. The software does not replace licensed architects: professionals still review the documents and affix their seal before submitting them for permits. Blueprints AI is already working on a third version that will add structural analysis and electrical-panel design.