AI agents are rapidly evolving with autonomous planning, tool use, and advanced reasoning via LLMs and function calling. Visual workflow tools like ComfyUI, Langflow, and Flowise empower non-coders to build intelligent agents with ease. Enterprise platforms such as GPTBots.ai and SmythOS integrate secure automation with LLM-powered orchestration, while emerging standards like the Model Context Protocol (MCP) are enabling seamless agent-to-agent and tool communication.
Below, you will find a comprehensive selection of resources and links, providing in-depth knowledge on AI applications in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operation and Maintenance (AECO). This collection encompasses frameworks, case studies, tools, and links to cutting-edge practices to help your AI projects.
AI Framework and Use Cases
Key national resources outlining Singapore’s AI strategy, governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and real-world AI applications across sectors.
- Artificial Intelligence Singapore – Overview of Singapore’s national AI strategy and frameworks.
- AI Governance Testing Framework & Toolkit – Toolkit for self-assessing AI systems against global ethics principles.
- AI Governance Framework – Guidelines for ethical and transparent AI deployment in organizations.
- Compendium of Use Cases – Collection of real-world AI applications and case studies.
- IMDA consults on Model AI Governing Framework for Generative AI – Summary and news on Singapore’s GenAI governance framework.
Resources for setting up and using AUTOMATIC1111, ComfyUI, and ControlNet. These are powerful tools for controlled, high-quality generative image workflows.
- ControlNet Models – Repository of pre-trained ControlNet models for image generation.
- ComfyUI for Stable Diffusion – Video tutorial on using ComfyUI for Stable Diffusion workflows.
- Installation Guides – Step-by-step instructions for installing AUTOMATIC1111 and ControlNet.
Autodesk is advancing AECO workflows with AI, GPT integration, and generative design—enhancing automation, design exploration, and data-driven decision-making.
- ACC meets GPT – Presentation on integrating Autodesk Construction Cloud with GPT.
- Autodesk AI – Introduction to Autodesk’s AI-powered tools for design and construction.
- Autodesk AI and Data Model API for AECO – News on Autodesk’s AI and data APIs for the AECO industry.
- Dynamo BIM – Primer on using Dynamo for computational BIM design. https://primer.dynamobim.org/
- Generative Design Primer – Foundational guide to generative design principles and processes.
- Generative Design Good Process – Best practices for effective generative design.
- Generative Design for AEC – Autodesk’s solutions for generative design in AECO.
- Generative Design in Construction – Article on generative design applications in construction.
Archicad AI Visualizer brings generative image creation directly into the BIM workflow for faster design ideation and visualization.
- Archicad AI Visualizer – AI-powered visualization tool within Archicad.
Real-time, collaborative workflows powered by NVIDIA tools for design, visualization, and simulation.
- Concurrent Design and RT – Nvidia resources for real-time, collaborative AECO design.
Essential reading and beginner-friendly resources that explain the fundamentals, applications, and governance of generative AI across design, construction, and education.
- Autodesk – Article on generative AI in construction.
- LEK – Primer on generative AI fundamentals and industry uses.
- Microsoft Cloud Advocates – Beginner tutorials and resources for generative AI.
- Michael Webb – Generative AI primer for educators and practitioners.
- Arch Governance – Introduction to generative AI governance in architecture.
Explore how AI is shaping Rhino workflows through community-driven insights, plugins, and experiments shared in the Rhino AI Forum.
- Rhino AI Forum – Community discussions on AI tools for Rhino 3D.
SketchUp Diffusion brings generative AI into the modeling workflow, allowing users to create concept visuals directly from SketchUp models.
- Sketchup Diffusion – Guide and demo for generative AI image tools in Sketchup.
A collection of tools, standards, communities, and research supporting AI, BIM, and computational design—ideal for deeper learning, project development, and workflow integration.
- Baidu AI – Cloud-based AI services and APIs from Baidu.
- BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) – Open standard for BIM issue tracking and collaboration.
- https://www.buildingsmart.org/standards/bsi-standards/bim-collaboration-format-bcf/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wHe4v1ins
- Computational BIM Community of Practice – Community sharing best practices and resources on computational BIM.
- Digital Shred – Teaching materials and resources for digital design and BIM.
- Gemini – Introduction to Google DeepMind’s Gemini AI model. https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/#introduction
- GPT models in construction industry – Research paper on GPT applications in construction.
- Google Colab UI Generation (Notebook) – Ready-to-use Colab notebooks for running and training Stable Diffusion and related models.
- Fast Stable Diffusion,
- DreamBooth,
- NoCrypt Remastered,
- qDiffusion,
- Stable Diffusion by Sagiodev,
- Kohya SS
- Google Colab (Training) – Colab notebook for LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) model training.
- Information Delivery Specification (IDS) – Explanation and setup of IDS for structured BIM data exchange.
- https://www.buildingsmart.org/what-is-information-delivery-specification-ids/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpYRJVJNMTE
- Model Content Requirements – Spreadsheet template for defining BIM model content standards.
- P-DfMA Platform Design for Manufacture and Assembly – Resources on platform-based DfMA for construction.
- ProMX – Project management solutions with AI integrations.
- Semantic Graphs – Tools and resources for semantic graphs in AECO.
- Shared GPU (computing Power) – Platforms offering distributed GPU resources for AI image generation.
- Stable Horde (https://www.blogger.com/blog/page/edit/1175714967584728941/273026946182186866#)
- Stable UI (https://aqualxx.github.io/stable-ui/)
- Art Bot (https://www.blogger.com/blog/page/edit/1175714967584728941/273026946182186866#)
- Artificial Art (https://artificial-art.eu/)
- USD (Universal Scene Description) – Pixar’s open-source standard for 3D scene interchange and collaboration.
Smart tools for quick massing, site planning, and early-stage feasibility, aimed to speed up urban and building design decisions.
- ArchiStar – AI-powered platform for rapid massing and feasibility studies.
- Delve – AI tool for optimizing site planning and urban design.
- Digital Blue Foam – Platform for generative architectural massing and urban analysis.
- Forma – Autodesk’s cloud-based tool for early-stage site and building design.
- Giraffe – Collaborative platform for urban planning and massing studies.
- Testfit – Real-time generative design software for building layouts and feasibility.
A growing ecosystem of AI-powered platforms now enables architects, designers, and creatives to generate, edit, and visualize imagery in real-time, from concept sketches to photorealistic renders using tools like Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, DALL·E, and more.
- AI Models (for SD) – Repository of AI models for Stable Diffusion and generative image tasks.
- ArkoAI – AI-powered design tools for Revit users.
- Dezgo – Online platform for generating images with Stable Diffusion.
- DALL-E 3 – OpenAI’s latest text-to-image generative AI model.
- Freepik – AI drawing tools for creative visual content.
- Firefly – Adobe’s generative AI suite for architectural visualization.
- https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly/discover/generative-ai-in-architecture.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt4k9lVnS1Y, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp6K3qpVFO0
- GetImage – AI platform for generating and editing images.
- KREA – Real-time generative AI platform for creative professionals.
- Lexica – Search and generate images with Stable Diffusion online.
- LookX – AI-powered image generation and editing platform.
- OpenArt – Community and tools for generative AI art.
- Midjourney – AI image generation platform focused on creative visuals.
- PixAI – Platform for generating anime and illustration-style images with AI.
- Prodia – Fast, cloud-based AI image generation service.
- roomGPT – AI tool for generating interior design concepts from room photos.
- Stable Diffusion – Open-source text-to-image diffusion model.
- Stable Diffusion Extra Large (SDXL) – Enhanced, higher-quality version of Stable Diffusion.
- Stable Diffusion web – Browser-based interface for generating images with Stable Diffusion.
- Unstable AI – Platform for experimental AI image generation.
- Veras – AI rendering tool for architects and designers.
- Visioid – AI-powered architectural visualization platform.
A new wave of AI-powered and generative design platforms is transforming early-stage architecture, space planning, and construction documentation. These tools enable architects, developers, and planners to rapidly explore design options, automate documentation, and optimize feasibility, accelerating the path from concept to construction.
- architectures – Platform for automated architectural design and optimization.
- Finch – Generative design tool for early-stage architectural planning.
- Hypar – Cloud platform for automating building design with AI. https://hypar.io/
- Podium – Lendlease’s digital platform for property development analysis.
- https://www.lendleasepodium.com/products/podium-for-development/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbhl8ECHVZU
- Plan finder – AI-powered tool for searching and generating floor plans.
- SWAPP – AI-driven platform for automating design and construction documents.
- Spacio – AI tool for rapid space planning and test fits.
- Varys – Generative design platform for architectural layouts and feasibility.
A curated collection of platforms that combine visual programming, workflow automation, and LLM/AI agent orchestration, enabling users to build powerful, no-code or low-code AI systems for automation, integration, and generative tasks across apps, data, and media.
- n8n – Open-source, visual workflow automation platform with 200+ integrations, self-host or cloud.
- Langflow – Visual programming for LLM chains, agent flows, and tool orchestration; now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), reusable flows, and advanced integrations.
- ComfyUI – Modular, node-based interface for building and running advanced generative AI workflows (image, video, 3D, etc.), with a large ecosystem of plugins.
- Flowise – Open-source visual LLM flow builder, similar to Langflow, for chaining LLMs and tools. https://flowiseai.com/
- SmythOS – Drag-and-drop AI workflow and agent builder with multi-model orchestration and deployment.
- GPTBots.ai – Enterprise AI agent builder with LLM orchestration, tool use, and workflow automation. https://www.gptbots.ai/blog/n8n-alternatives
- Respell – No-code platform for creating AI agents and automating workflows, focused on natural language and LLM-powered automation.
- Make (Integromat) – Powerful cloud-based workflow automation with AI/LLM modules.
- Zapier – Widely used automation tool with growing AI and LLM-powered actions.
- Workato – Enterprise-grade automation and integration, AI features for business process automation. https://www.workato.com/
- Tray.io – Low-code automation and workflow platform with AI connectors.
- Microsoft Power Automate – Automation for Microsoft ecosystem, now with Copilot AI integration.
- Whalesync – Sync and automate between SaaS apps, with AI workflow features.
ComfyUI is a powerful open-source, node-based tool for generative AI workflows. This curated set highlights its creative potential in video, 3D, inpainting, stylization, and lip synchronization.
- Trellis (Image to 3D): https://www.runcomfy.com/comfyui-workflows/trellis-image-to-3d
- Vid2Vid Dance Transfer: https://www.runcomfy.com/comfyui-workflows/comfyui-vid2vid-dance-transfer
- Flux Fill (Inpaint/Outpaint): https://www.runcomfy.com/comfyui-workflows/Flux-tools-Flux1-fill-for-inpainting-and-outpainting
- AnimateDiff + ControlNet + AutoMask: https://www.runcomfy.com/comfyui-workflows/comfyui-animatediff-controlnet-and-auto-mask-workflow-video2video
- Fluxtapoz (Stylization): https://www.runcomfy.com/comfyui-workflows/fluxtapoz-rf-inversion-and-stylization
- CogVideoX Tora (Image-to-Video): https://www.runcomfy.com/comfyui-workflows/cogvideox-tora-image-to-video-model
- Hallo2 Lip-Sync: https://www.runcomfy.com/comfyui-workflows/hallo2-lip-sync-portrait-driven-by-audios
Engineering Automation & Low-Code App Builders
Platforms designed for building custom web apps that automate simulations, engineering logic, CAD/BIM workflows, and technical tasks in AEC, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
Platforms designed for building custom web apps that automate simulations, engineering logic, CAD/BIM workflows, and technical tasks in AEC, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
- Autodesk Forge – Developer platform to build custom AEC and design-data-driven apps with access to 3D models, BIM data, and APIs.
- Bonsai by Microsoft – Industrial-grade reinforcement learning platform to train AI agents for real-time control and simulation-integrated decision-making.
- Altair Compose / Activate – Engineering math, modeling, and control simulation environments for system engineers and researchers.
- Dash by Plotly – Python framework for creating interactive web dashboards and model-driven apps, widely used in engineering, scientific, and data analysis contexts.
- SimScale Workbench – Cloud-native engineering simulation platform (CFD, thermal, structural) with parametric automation for architects and engineers.
- VIKTOR – Python-based low-code platform for engineering teams to build custom web applications integrating simulations (FEM, CFD), CAD/BIM tools, and parametric design workflows.