Decision Intelligence for Complex Building Projects

Replace manual massing studies, GIS spreadsheets, and early BIM churn with scenario generation and spatial analytics. Validate GFA, site coverage, access, and sustainability KPIs in minutes before you commit.

Trusted by teams delivering complex projects.

What We Do

DBF assists planning and design teams to create solutions that allow for instant analytical insights for real decisions using AI and spatial analytics. Our platform enables you to work faster and earlier in the process with fewer handoffs.

Replaces early-stage “spreadsheet feasibility”

Turn requirements into scenario sets and feasibilityoutputs that are consistent, traceable, and comparable.

  • Massing options, GFA, and program mix
  • Site coverage and height constraints
  • Option comparison and reporting

Reduces “GIS + KPI stitching”

Bring multi-source spatial data into a single workflow to validate project performance.


  • Access, proximity, and network metrics
  • Place-based scoring and custom KPIs
  • Scenario impact comparisons

Prevents early BIM rework

Validate earlier, then hand off cleaner inputs to downstream modeling and delivery.

  • Fewer late-stage feasibility surprises
  • Faster iteration cycles with stakeholders
  • Better alignment before detailed BIM

Capabilities

World's data at your fingertips

Validate sites and projects using multi-source geospatial data and proprietary KPIs.

  • Accessibility, reliability, proximity, density
  • City and network analysis for planning
  • Benchmarking across scenarios
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Intuitive generative design tool

Generate multiple feasible layouts and massing scenarios guided by requirements and constraints.

  • Novelty + feasibility guided exploration
  • Save, compare, refine, and share options
  • Faster "what-if" planning cycles
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Sustainable design for everyone

Bring carbon and sustainability metrics into the first iteration — not the last.

  • Embodied impact checks during optioning
  • Scenario trade-offs across KPIs
  • Report-ready outputs for stakeholders
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Connect to your favorite software

Connect to existing tools and workflows via user-friendly integrations.

  • Drag-and-drop workflows for teams
  • Interoperability with common pipelines
  • Cleaner handoff to operations use cases
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The DBF Engine

Our category-leading technology is the DBF Engine - a powerful enterprise platform featuring advanced AI algorithms and data integrations to enable generative design and spatial analytics

15
%
| Savings

Lower capital + operating cost
Reduction in early-stage design time across feasibility, massing, and programme validation workflows.

50
%
| Efficiency

Faster design cycles
Faster time-to-feasibility with AI-generated scenarios versus traditional manual massing workflows.

75
%
| AUTOMATION

BIM production automation
Of design coordination tasks automated through integrated spatial analytics and BIM-ready exports.

Frequently
Asked Questions

Common questions from our prospects.

What data sources are used by DBF?

We provide extensive project contextual data, encompassing maps, satellite imagery, 3D terrain models, building information, road networks, land use, social media data, and local weather station-based wind and solar data. Additionally, we offer flexibility to integrate proprietary data into your solution, either on-premises or via a hybrid configuration, seamlessly integrated with our spatial analytics.

What measures does DBF take to secure our data?

DBF implements stringent data security protocols, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits, to ensure your data remains confidential and is not reused. For more information, please feel free to reach out.

How do you generate viable designs using AI?

Our AI technology is customized for various building types based on client specifications, ensuring tailored and optimized designs. We use a two-step design generation process:

  1. Exploration: We help users efficiently explore the design space using a novelty search algorithm and our proprietary feasibility indicators.
  2. Optimization: Our advanced AI optimization algorithms then refine the input designs according to user criteria.

This approach guarantees that our clients receive innovative and precisely optimized building designs.

When will we have access to the product DBF is developing for us?

Access to the product developed by DBF is typically granted midway through the first phase, approximately six weeks after the start date.

Can DBF export data to BIM or IFC file formats through its middleware?

DBF integrates seamlessly with BIM software via our proprietary middleware, DBF Hub. This allows you to stream projects directly from the DBF online platform to your desktop BIM software or Enterprise Cloud. DBF Hub supports Revit, Archicad and ESRI connections.

Does DBF provide custom software development services?

Yes, DBF provides custom development services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you require specialized integrations, customized features, or specific solutions, our expert team collaborates closely with you to develop and implement these services effectively.

How does DBF's usage-based pricing work?

DBF offers flexible usage-based pricing, allowing you to pay for our services based on your actual usage. This means you'll be charged according to the specific features, resources, or services you utilize.

See DBF on a real site and brief.

In a short demo, you’ll generate options, compare scenarios, and walk through KPI reporting for your facility or masterplan context.

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