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About DesignDrafter - AI Building Design Built by 20 year Industry Veterans

We specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions and comprehensive BIM (Building Information Modeling) services to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

  • 20+ years in MEP & infrastructure
  • 4 engineering disciplines
  • One connected workspace
Our platform

What we do?

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01 · Generate Layout

Generate Floor Plans with AI

Generate intelligent, build-ready floor plans from your inputs: building type, room needs, area constraints and design rules. The AI explores optimized layout options with proper space planning and adjacency logic, then lets you refine every wall, room and dimension by hand or by asking in chat.

With DesignDrafter, go from a brief to a layout ready for engineering calculations in minutes, and render it in 3D to share with your client.

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02 · Design Calculation

Perform MEP Design Calculations

Automate complex calculations for Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Firefighting systems with precision and efficiency. Our tool simplifies the MEP engineering process by eliminating manual errors, improving accuracy, and ensuring compliance with global standards like ASHRAE, IEC, NFPA, IPC, and IS codes.

With DesignDrafter, your MEP calculations are faster, smarter, and more reliable - ensuring better project efficiency and compliance.

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03 · CAD to Revit

Convert CAD to 3D Revit Models & Modify BIM Models

Streamline MEP design by automating the creation of detailed CAD-based drawings, converting 2D layouts into 3D BIM-ready Revit models, and modifying Revit BIM models for seamless project coordination and execution. Eliminate manual drafting errors, enhance visualization, and optimize MEP workflows.

With DesignDrafter, effortlessly create, convert, and modify MEP BIM models—ensuring faster approvals, better coordination, and efficient execution.

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04 · Quantity Extraction

Extract BOQ & Material Quantities

Automate material estimation and cost planning by generating precise Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and material take-offs directly from design data and MEP drawings. Improve budgeting, streamline procurement, and optimize resource allocation for efficient project execution.

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05 · Product Comparison

Compare Products Across Vendors

Optimize procurement decisions with a smart product comparison tool that helps evaluate MEP equipment and materials from multiple suppliers. Get insights on pricing, specifications, and efficiency to select the best-fit products for your project.

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06 · AI Design Agent

Delegate Work to the AI Design Agent

Meet your AI-powered engineering co-pilot: an intelligent agent that understands building design workflows and executes complex tasks across layouts, MEP calculations, BOQs, validations and documentation. Describe the task in plain words and it plans the steps, runs the modules and checks the results against the codes.

With DesignDrafter, repetitive design work gets done for you, so your team can focus on the decisions that need an engineer.

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Vision

Our Vision

To transform MEP design and construction with an intelligent, fully automated platform that enhances accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration. Our goal is to minimize design time and costs, accelerate infrastructure growth, and build a thriving ecosystem that empowers technicians across the industry.

Mission

Our mission

Our mission is to empower engineers, designers, and contractors with cutting-edge automation tools for MEP design calculations, drawing generation, 3D modeling, quantity estimation, and product comparisons. We aim to reduce manual errors, optimize workflows, and drive cost-effective, sustainable solutions for the built environment while minimizing design time and costs to accelerate growth in the infrastructure field.

Our story

Meet the Founder

Manas Krishna

Founder · 20+ years in MEP and infrastructure design

As the founder of a cutting-edge web application for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) design automation, I bring over two decades of rich experience in the engineering and infrastructure domain. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Visvesvaraya Technological University (2005), I began my professional journey with Mott MacDonald, where I spent five years honing my expertise as a Public Health Engineer.

My career then took me to Quark City, Mohali, for a year of on-site experience before joining Systra India in 2011. At Systra, I played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the PHE department, delivering complex transport infrastructure projects across India until 2020. Driven by a passion for innovation and efficiency, I launched my own design consultancy, contributing to landmark projects such as the NCRTC Rapid Rail (7 stations), Mumbai Metro (5 underground stations), Jewar Airport, Pune Metro, and Patna Metro. My vision led to the development of a web-based platform that streamlines MEP calculations, generates precise drawings and BOQs, and offers real-time product comparisons—empowering professionals with faster, smarter, and more integrated design solutions.

Manas Krishna, founder of DesignDrafter
Career
  1. 2005Mechanical Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University
  2. 2005–10Public Health Engineer, Mott MacDonald
  3. 2011–20Set up and led the PHE department, Systra India
  4. 2020Founded his own design consultancy
Landmark projects
  • NCRTC Rapid Rail
  • Mumbai Metro
  • Jewar Airport
  • Pune Metro
  • Patna Metro
What we stand for

Our Core Values

The principles behind everything we build.

  • Innovation

    We embrace cutting-edge technology to simplify complex MEP design processes, ensuring efficiency and precision.

  • Collaboration

    Creating a seamless ecosystem where engineers, designers, and technicians can work together effortlessly.

  • Excellence

    Delivering high-quality, error-free calculations, drawings, and models to enhance project outcomes.

  • Empowerment & Growth

    Equipping industry professionals with powerful tools to enhance skills, productivity, and career advancement.

Let’s get you started!

We specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions and comprehensive BIM
(Building Information Modeling) services to the Architecture, Engineering, and
Construction (AEC) industry.