Archistar
Archistar is an all-in-one property development tool designed to maximize profit and minimize risks associated with property development. I...
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What is Archistar?
Archistar is an AI-powered property intelligence platform designed specifically for property developers to identify profitable development sites, assess due diligence and feasibility, and design 3D building concepts—all in under 10 minutes on one platform. The platform combines architectural design with artificial intelligence to inform decision-making in property development, helping developers build confidence in their investments by streamlining the complex property development process from potential opportunity through to effectively managing cash flow and property data.
Key features include AI PreCheck, which instantly assesses plans at feasibility and design stage by catching compliance issues early against digitized building and zoning codes, and generating ready-to-share reports with zero guesswork. The platform offers 3D generative design that can surface thousands of compliant designs (duplexes, terrace houses, townhouses, subdivisions, apartments/condos, commercial, and mixed-use) on any site. Developers can drag and drop any project design on any site to understand compliance with local standards, iterate on designs to catch issues early, and access automated due diligence reports that consolidate planning details, applicable layers, market details, suburb insights, nearby developments, generated designs, and feasibility analysis.
Archistar is built for property developers, architects, builders, certifiers, valuers, and government planning teams. The platform is trusted by over 1,000 industry professionals across the world and over 25 municipalities and governments globally. It covers Australia and all 8 of its states and territories, with partnerships from data providers like Domain, CoreLogic, Cordell, and Nearmap for deeper neighborhood and area insights.
Archistar pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Archistar offers four tiers: Free, Basic, Professional, and National. Free Tier is completely free with 1 user, limited to sites under 2,000m², includes zoning, 3D buildings, basic contours (10m), max building height, estimated street frontage, 3D terrain, flood, bushfire, heritage, electricity, biodiversity, strata lots, easements, basic satellite visualizations, unlimited site size for generative AI design, generation of duplexes/terrace/townhouses/subdivisions/apartments/commercial/mixed-use, measurement tool, quick estimate calculator, static feasibility tool, and basic planning rules. Basic plan is $79.17/month annually ($95/month monthly) for one state access, includes everything in Free plus 3D generative design for all building types, basic site summary, market and property listings from Domain/CoreLogic/CRE, and Rules/Risks/Reports/Feasibility for sites 2000m² or less. Professional plan is $287.50/month annually ($345/month monthly) for one state access, includes everything in Basic plus advanced site summary, Nearmap high-res aerial imagery, Cordell development listings, Rules/Risks/Reports/Feasibility for all sites (unlimited size), search and filter site-finding tools, detailed contours (1m), 3D elevation view, advanced planning rules per building type, estimated dwelling, risk/environmental/heritage overlays, and CAD export. National plan is $495.83/month annually ($595/month monthly) for full Australia access with everything in Professional plus nationwide coverage. All paid plans include 1 paid user with unlimited free tier users, no contract, and 2 months free when paying annually. All prices include GST.
Archistar pros
- Identifies profitable development sites quickly using AI search algorithms
- Assesses due diligence and feasibility in minutes rather than weeks
- Generates 3D building concepts for all building types including duplexes, townhouses, apartments, commercial, and mixed-use
- AI PreCheck catches compliance issues early against digitized building and zoning codes
- Drag-and-drop functionality to test project design compliance on any site
- Automated due diligence reports are customizable and white-labelled for client presentations
- Access to third-party data from Domain, CoreLogic, Cordell, and Nearmap
- Nearmap high-resolution aerial imagery available on paid tiers
- Cordell development listings provide trusted construction data
- Search and filter site-finding tools with Hot Sites algorithm
- Identifies nearby precedents to inform development decisions
- Export generative designs to CAD-compatible file formats on paid tiers
- No contract required—cancel anytime on all plans
- Unlimited free tier users alongside one paid user
- Pay annually and receive 2 months free on Basic, Professional, and National plans
- Generative AI designer available on all tiers including Free Tier
- Detailed contours at 1m resolution on Professional and National plans
- Access to title search and contamination report documents for purchase
Archistar cons
- Only covers Australia and its 8 states/territories—no international coverage yet
- Free Tier limited to sites under 2,000m²
- Free Tier only provides basic site summary, not advanced
- Free Tier lacks Nearmap high-resolution aerial imagery
- Free Tier doesn't include Cordell development listings
- Basic plan only covers one state access, not national
- Export to CAD file format only available on paid tiers
- Generative AI designer has unlimited usage only on paid tiers
- Advanced planning rules per building types only on paid tiers
- Municipality coverage limited—many areas not yet supported for AI PreCheck
- International coverage requires direct contact and is not publicly available
- Higher-priced National plan at $495.83/month may be expensive for small developers
- Third-party data add-ons may require separate purchases beyond subscription
- Training options (online, group, tailored) listed but details not specified
- Custom platform branding included but purpose unclear for individual developers
Frequently asked questions about Archistar
What can I do with a free account?
As a Free Tier user of Archistar, you can use the platform as a daily tool for property research. The Free Tier consolidates complex property data into a single, accessible location, including zoning codes, planning rules, environmental risks, contours, and property market information that would otherwise require extensive research across multiple websites. Additionally, you have access to the generative 3D AI designer, which has over 6 years of dedicated development, allowing you to explore this innovative technology.
What can I do with a paid account?
Subscribing to a paid tier offers comprehensive benefits including access to government rules specific to each building type, exclusive Archistar tools and algorithms to identify nearby precedents and sites with property development potential, and third-party add-ons like Cordell (trusted construction data source) and Nearmap (high-resolution aerial imagery). Paid accounts provide unlimited usage of the generative AI designer and the ability to extract designs into CAD-compatible file formats.
Can I use Archistar's generative AI designer?
Yes! Archistar's generative 3D AI designer is available on all package tiers, including the Free Tier. However, paid tiers offer unlimited usage of the generative AI designer and the added benefit of extracting designs into CAD-compatible file formats. Dr. Benjamin Coorey and the Archistar team invested over 6 years of development into the generative design engine to make AI work effectively for the industry.
What regions are covered by the platform?
The Archistar platform currently covers Australia and all 8 of its states and territories. For international coverage, you must contact Archistar directly for a private discussion. They have projects in play with key international partners that cannot be publicly disclosed at this time.
Where is Archistar's data sourced from?
Planning, zoning, and permitted use data is collected directly from official government documents at federal, state, and local levels, then standardized and catalogued for user accessibility. Market and development permit data comes from partners including Domain, CoreLogic, Cordell, and Nearmap, who are considered the best in the business for this type of data.
What documents can be purchased from the platform?
Title Search documents and Contamination Reports are available for purchase on a site-by-site basis. You can view these on any tier, including the Free Tier. Simply select a site and click 'Download Reports' to view the documents available for that specific site.
What is included in an Archistar due diligence report?
The Development Due Diligence (DDD) report is a 'highest and best use' report answering 'How can I best use this piece of land?' It consolidates almost everything Archistar offers: planning details, applicable layers, market details, suburb insights, nearby developments, generated designs, analysis on designs, and feasibility on designs. The report is customizable and white-labelled, allowing you to insert your name and brand for client or stakeholder presentations.
Is AI PreCheck adopted in my locality?
AI PreCheck is currently used by over 1,000 industry professionals across the world—including Architects, Developers, Builders, Certifiers, Valuers—and over 25 municipalities and governments globally to assess against digitized building or zoning codes. If you cannot see your municipality, you may be able to help accelerate AI PreCheck adoption by raising awareness with city or government officials you work with through the 'Refer to Government' button.
What is the new integration with Autodesk Forma?
The groundbreaking integration between Archistar and Autodesk Forma combines Archistar's advanced tools with Autodesk Forma, unlocking new levels of design and environmental intelligence. This provides global design flexibility to seamlessly generate and edit sites anywhere in the world, ability to master complex terrains with confidence and precision, and environmental intelligence with insights into sunlight, wind, and noise for smarter, adaptive projects.
How does AI PreCheck work for industry?
AI PreCheck instantly assesses plans at feasibility and design stage, catching issues early and generating ready-to-share reports with zero guesswork. Users can drag and drop any project design on any site using digitized zoning and building code to understand compliance with local standards. The tool allows iteration to catch issues early, re-work applications, and ensure feasibility early in the project roadmap. It uses Archistar's 3D Generative design library to surface thousands of compliant designs on any site.