Aesthetics and form alone don’t determine the success of a building design. It's just as much about functionality, cost-efficiency, and compliance, if not more. Good specific data early on in the design process helps architects and developers in guiding decisions. This is just what  Snaptrude is all about: bringing real-time metrics, AI-assisted programming, and analytical tools directly into the design environment, therefore empowering teams to design with confidence and clarity from the very first sketch.

Integrated Metrics from Day One

Traditional CAD or BIM tools require separate workflows to calculate metrics, and this can be time-consuming and tedious depending on the complexity of the design. Snaptrude simplifies by directly embedding them into the modeling experience. As you draw walls or slabs, Snaptrude instantly calculates GFA (Gross Floor Area), FAR (Floor Area Ratio), built-up area, carpet area, and open space ratios. Testing zoning, regulatory, and financial viability has never been easier.

Dynamic Area Statements

As the model evolves, real-time area statements are generated and auto-updated. Each space is tagged and categorized: residential, commercial, circulation, services, etc. These are presented in clean, tabular formats for review, export, or client presentation, thereby eliminating the need to toggle between applications.

Program Mode: 3D Spreadsheet, If You Will

Program Mode is a hybrid interface that brings Excel-like data inputs and live 3D generation together. Users can define room counts, space types, size targets, and adjacency rules. The AI-assisted engine then generates massing layouts that reflect these constraints. It’s ideal for large-scale projects like hospitals, hotels, or mixed-use towers where space programming is critical.

Real-Time Costing and BOQ

Every drawn wall, slab, or window on Snaptrude is linked to material properties and costs. With every change to the design, Snaptrude recalculates total construction costs. This enables early cost control, avoiding redesigns late in the process that can throw the budget overboard. BOQs can be exported directly to Excel or shared with cost consultants.

Sun Studies and Sustainability Analysis

Good design decisions take climate into consideration. Snaptrude’s solar analysis tool simulates sun paths across seasons and times of day. Designers can evaluate daylight access, glare, and shading effects at every step of the way. It’s a quick way to validate massing, window placement, and facade articulation, with sustainability in mind.

Zoning and Regulatory Compliance

FAR, setbacks, coverage, and height limits are constraints every designer has to adhere to. Snaptrude allows users to input zoning parameters directly into a project and then flags design elements that exceed limits. This reduces back-and-forth with consultants, reduces turnaround time, and improves rates of approval.

Use Case: Real Estate Developer Feasibility

A developer evaluating three sites in Bangalore uses Snaptrude to model preliminary schemes for each. Within an hour, they compare yield potential, construction costs, and daylight access across all options, without needing a full design team. Snaptrude helps them shortlist the most viable project and move forward with confidence.

Junior designers and feasibility teams often spend hours reconciling sketches with Excel sheets. Snaptrude eliminates this friction. It empowers younger staff to work faster and gives principals better oversight with dashboards, analytics, and live model reviews. Snaptrude turns your design into data and your data into insight. Whether you're checking GFA limits, budgeting, or pitching a developer, Snaptrude gives you the numbers you need—instantly and accurately. It’s a data-first design without extra effort. Try Snaptrude today for free!