A new artificial intelligence program that can design a house in seconds shows how technology is transforming the way we envision and create our living spaces. Icon, known for its 3D-printed housing, is venturing further into automation with the launch of Vitruvius, an AI system designed to empower consumers in the home design process. Currently, in open beta, the program promises to streamline the creation of customized floor plans for interior and exterior renders, eventually progressing to complete construction blueprints and schedules. “In the future, I believe nearly all construction will be done by robots, and nearly all construction-related information will be processed and managed by AI systems,” Icon CEO Jason Ballard said in a news release. “Vitruvius will become the default method for Icon in designing custom homes. We intend to be selling and building Vitruvius-designed homes beginning this year.”

One needs to only glance at the startup news to see just an inkling of the flood of emerging companies using Generative AI to transform the digital landscape. . But already successful teams are also using the tech to expand their product repertoire, attract customers, and increase their competitiveness. An example is the Lithuanian e-design business Planner 5D. The company brings user-friendly cross-platform design tools to home improvement and design enthusiasts.

Over the course of 2022, Planner 5D has developed and launched several new features to make home design easier and more accessible than ever.