Overview – Designed to Simplify Big Decisions

Choosing materials for a future home shouldn’t be a leap of faith. To solve this, the BIM team developed a proof-of-concept visualization tool tailored for contractors and developers that enables real-time, detailed previews of homes and buildings based on architectural plans.

This web-based previsualizer allows users to switch materials, textures, and finishes on surfaces with just a few clicks. The tool transforms material selection into a faster, more informed decision by offering real-time feedback.

The Challenge – Too Many Options, Too Little Time

A U.S.-based home construction company needed a way to help its clients make smarter design choices. With dozens of material combinations and customer preferences in play, offering tailored previews became a bottleneck in both sales and planning.

The market demanded a fast, user-friendly, and adaptable tool to each client’s vision, while helping internal teams cut down time spent generating previews manually.

The Solution – A Real-Time Previsualizer

The result was a web application that brings floor plans to life. Built to be lightweight and efficient, the platform allows users to:

• Interact with BIM models of homes or buildings

• Select and swap surface materials (walls, floors, finishes)

• Access pricing data for each option

• See real-time changes in layout, textures, and cost impact.

The application doesn’t just support clients in visualizing their future homes — it empowers decision-makers to optimize material selection, reduce waste, and improve overall planning speed. After a six-month development cycle, the solution is now ready to be customized and deployed for new clients in just one month.

Key Outcomes

30% Faster Decision-Making

Real-time previews reduce delays and help teams -and end users- make faster, more confident decisions.

Cost Optimization Through Simulation

By testing materials virtually, teams can forecast costs more accurately and avoid unnecessary overspending.

Improved User Experience for Clients

The interactive interface makes it easier for non-technical users to explore, compare, and personalize their space. Through a lightweight web application, no software installations or add-ons required.

Supports Inventory and Budget Planning

Preview options are linked to material data, making the tool useful for inventory tracking and early budgeting.

Competitive Advantage for Builders

By offering a modern, immersive way to engage clients, developers gain a unique edge in a crowded market.

Built for Speed and Integration

Behind the scenes, the team carefully selected a technology stack that balances performance, flexibility, and an intuitive user experience. The frontend was developed using React, offering a dynamic and responsive interface, while the backend runs on Node.js, ensuring smooth and efficient communication between components.

At the core, a digital twin BIM model brings data to life, allowing users to interact with realistic visualizations in real time. The platform’s modular and API-friendly architecture means it can be easily integrated with Autodesk Platform Services (APS) and other tools, from budgeting systems to inventory platforms, adapting to any existing construction or design workflow.

The result? A fast, lightweight, and highly adaptable solution that’s as smart behind the curtain as it is on screen.