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Guides to AI floor plans.
How to write a floor plan brief an AI can draw
A simple four-part formula for floor plan prompts: size, rooms, links and style. With examples you can copy.
DXF, SVG or GLB: which floor plan file do you need?
DXF is for CAD editing, SVG is for print and slides, GLB is for 3D. A short guide to floor plan export formats and when to use each.
Are AI floor plans construction-ready? What they can and cannot do
AI floor plans are good first drafts, not construction documents. What an AI plan checks, what it does not, and who must sign before you build.
How to read a floor plan: symbols, lines and numbers explained
A plain guide to reading a floor plan: walls, doors, windows, dimensions, scale and the common symbols.
Typical room sizes in square metres: bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room
Typical room sizes in m² for homes: bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms. Rules of thumb for a first floor plan.
Furniture clearance: how much space to leave around things
Rules of thumb for furniture clearance in millimetres: walkways, beds, dining chairs, sofas and kitchen runs.
Open or closed kitchen: how to choose for your floor plan
Open or closed kitchen? The trade-offs in light, noise, smell, storage and space, and how to test both on your own floor plan.
How to measure a room for a floor plan
How to measure a room for a floor plan in six steps: walls, doors, windows, height and fixed things. What to write down and what to tell the AI.
7 common floor plan mistakes and how to catch them early
Seven common floor plan mistakes: blocked doors, tight walkways, rooms with no window, wasted corridors and more. And how to spot them on a draft.
What is schematic design? The first drawing stage, in plain words
Schematic design is the first stage of a building or interior project: rough layouts that fix the big decisions. What it includes and what comes after.
How to open a DXF file for free
How to open a DXF file: free tools like LibreCAD and FreeCAD, plus AutoCAD, Illustrator and others. And what to do if it opens empty or tiny.
AI floor plan or architect: which do you need?
When an AI floor plan is enough and when you need an architect. A plain guide for homeowners planning a renovation or a new layout.
Small apartment layout ideas: 8 moves that free up space
Eight layout ideas for small apartments, from 25 to 55 m²: open the kitchen, line up storage, zone with furniture, and test each one on a plan.
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