Blog
Notes on practical AI
What I learn building AI systems in a working practice: what works, what doesn't yet, and where to start.
- 27 September 2026
Getting Site and Zoning Data Into Revit Before You Draw a Line
How I bring plot boundaries, setbacks and zoning limits into Revit before a design starts — real numbers from my own practice, not a sales pitch.
- 27 September 2026
From Laser Scan to Revit As-Built Drawings: What AI Actually Does (and Doesn't) on Site
What AI actually does (and doesn't) turning a laser scan into Revit as-built drawings — real numbers from my first live project.
- 27 September 2026
Automating Council Submission Forms for a Small Architecture Practice
How I automate council submission forms in a small SA practice — what gets filled automatically, what's flagged, tested on 3 real submissions.
- 27 September 2026
AI for Architects in South Africa: What's Actually Working in Small Practices
What AI actually does for a small South African architectural practice — project setup, site data, drawings and proposals. No hype, real use.
- 27 September 2026
Faster Fee Proposals for Architects, Built on the SACAP Guideline
How AI drafts a fee proposal on the SACAP guideline — faster, still checked by a person. What it can and can't do for your practice.