Giraffe
The Platform for Real Estate.
Overview
Giraffe combines drawing, data analysis, and collaboration in a single browser-based application. It allows users to sketch conceptual designs, automatically calculate key metrics like floor area and unit counts, and analyze the financial viability of projects in real-time. Its collaborative nature makes it ideal for teams of planners, architects, and developers working together.
✨ Key Features
- Web-based Collaborative Drawing
- Real-time Data Dashboards
- Parametric Modeling
- GIS Data Integration
- Financial Feasibility Analysis
- Sun and Shadow Analysis
- App Marketplace for extended functionality
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Highly collaborative, browser-based interface.
- Extensible through an app marketplace.
- Combines intuitive drawing with powerful data analytics and GIS capabilities.
Unique Value: Breaks down silos between planning, design, and finance by providing a single, collaborative environment where teams can iterate on designs and instantly understand the financial and spatial implications.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Streamlining the pre-development process for property developers.
- Facilitating live, collaborative design sessions with multiple stakeholders.
- Connecting GIS data to financial models for portfolio-level analysis.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Detailed BIM and construction documentation
- Advanced environmental simulations (CFD, etc.)
- Microscopic traffic modeling
🏆 Alternatives
More collaborative and extensible than TestFit, and more focused on the development lifecycle than broader planning tools like UrbanFootprint.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited to public projects and basic features.
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