Welcome to Termite Documentation¶
Termite is an AI-powered design assistant that helps architects during the early design phase by generating standard architectural plans through an interactive interface.
Termite synchronizes with local CAD software to read geometries and design constraints, allowing architects to explore layout variations while staying connected to their existing design tools and workflows.
How Termite Works¶
Termite connects to your local CAD environment (such as Rhino or Revit) through plugins and synchronizes geometry, boundaries, and constraints with the Termite Cloud Dashboard.
Through an interactive AI-powered interface, Termite: - Reads spatial inputs and design intentions - Processes custom physical programs - Generates plan layouts that can be reviewed, refined, and exported back into CAD or BIM environments
Alongside the dashboard, Termite also provides API services and dedicated consultancy to support custom AI-driven design workflows.
A Brief History¶
Termite has been designed and developed since 2020.
- Started as Termite Nest, a Grasshopper plugin
- Reached over 6,000 downloads
- Evolved through extensive community feedback
- Became a full intelligent design assistant dashboard in 2025
This evolution reflects a strong focus on real architectural workflows and practical usability.
Features¶
Sync and Generate¶
Within a session, you can synchronize Termite with your CAD software to: - Define site boundaries - Set preferred locations - Specify fixed or restricted geometries
Termite AI then generates multiple layout variations based on these inputs.
Easy Draft¶
Select a generated layout and refine it directly: - Add or trim walls - Place doors and windows - Adjust space quality and proportions
All refinements are performed quickly and intuitively, supporting fast iteration.
Layered Export¶
Generated plans can be exported with structured layers including: - Walls - Doors - Windows - Space boundaries
These layered outputs can be seamlessly imported into your CAD software and aligned with synchronized locations.
Live Update¶
Modify the building outline or individual spaces directly in your CAD software and see the impact on layout generation in real time.
This enables a continuous feedback loop between geometry and AI-generated layouts.
BIM Model Export¶
Plans can be exported as native Revit BIM models.
Using the Termite Revit plugin: - Wall, window, and door types are synced from Revit - Termite loads the plan using your predefined BIM settings - Each space is assigned appropriate building elements automatically
API and Custom Workflows¶
Layout API¶
Termite provides a Layout API that allows teams to build custom AI-driven workflows.
Through API access and consultancy services, Termite supports: - Custom integrations - Automated layout generation - Tailored AI design pipelines for specific practices
Upcoming Features¶
Planning Design Code Verify (Coming Soon)¶
Upload local municipality design code documents and let Termite: - Parse regulatory requirements - Cross-verify generated plan geometry - Assist with compliance checking
Eco Layer (Coming Soon)¶
Apply default or custom materials to: - Walls - Windows - Ceilings - Roofing - HVAC systems
The Termite design assistant will: - Assign intelligent data layers to geometry - Automate energy-related calculations - Support early sustainability evaluation
Who Termite is For¶
Termite is built for architects who want to: - Accelerate early-stage design - Explore layout alternatives efficiently - Stay connected to Rhino and Revit - Integrate AI without disrupting existing workflows
Ready to start with Termite? Start with creating a Session