How is AI in Motif Design different to AI in other BIM tools?

Legacy tools were built before cloud collaboration and AI were part of the picture, so those got added on top of a product that wasn't designed for them. Motif Design starts from the other direction: the data model, real-time collaboration, and AI layer were designed together.

How is Motif's AI different from using ChatGPT or Claude alongside my model?

A general AI tool starts over every conversation, so you're re-explaining the project and re-uploading files each time. Motif's agents already live inside the model, with full context of the project and your firm's standards built in, and they're built specifically for architecture rather than general-purpose tasks.

Do I need to learn special commands to use the agents?

No. Describe what you want in plain language, the same way you'd explain it to a colleague. There's no syntax to learn and you don't need to be a prompt engineer to get results.

Which AI models do you use?

We work with leading AI providers and continually evaluate new models to balance quality, speed, and cost for architecture-specific tasks. We aren't locked into a single vendor, so we may use different (or multiple!) models depending on what performs best for a given job. We only work with AI providers who have contractually agreed to never train on your data.

How much does AI cost in Motif? Will I be charged every time I use it?

AI credits are included in your plan based on your number of active users, so there's no separate charge every time you use the agent. If your team needs more, you can add credit packs to your plan. Talk to our sales team to find the right amount for how your team works.

Will the AI change my model without me reviewing it first?

You're always in control. Agents make changes when you ask them to, and every action is logged in the model's version history, so you can see exactly what changed and roll it back if you need to.

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Q: Does Motif Design replace my existing tools?

Motif Design works alongside the tools you're already using: bring in models from Revit, Rhino, and IFC, and pull in context from tools like Slack, Teams, and OneDrive.

Q: Is my project data used to train AI models?

No. Every AI provider we work with is contractually committed to never train on your projects. Your data stays yours, and it's never used to train third-party models.

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Does Motif Design replace my existing tools?

No, it works alongside them. Bring in models from Revit, Rhino, and IFC, and pull in context from tools like Slack, Teams, and OneDrive. You can start with one project or workflow and move more of your work over at your own pace.

Is my project data used to train AI models?

No. We never train AI on your projects, and every AI provider we work with is contractually committed to the same. Your data stays yours.

What tools does Motif Design integrate with?

Bring in models from Revit and Rhino, or import IFC files, and connect Motif Design to the tools your team already relies on for communication and files, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Email, Notion, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Context flows both ways: pull it in from those tools, or have the agents send it back out, instead of it staying stuck in someone else's file.

Do we need to install anything, or get IT involved?

No. Motif runs in the browser, so a principal, a junior designer, and a client can all open the same project and be productive right away.

What makes Motif Design different from other BIM tools?

Motif Design is a modern, browser-based BIM platform designed for how teams work today. Here's what makes it different:- Agent-native: Unlike legacy BIM tools that have bolted AI on top, Motif Design was built with AI at its core from the start. That means agents are able to take action and answer questions across your model, with full context.- Open: Motif Design is connected to the other tools you use, and is built on top of an open and extensible platform that allows you to customize the product based on your needs.

Collaborative: Your whole team, your clients, and AI agents work in the same live model. There's no syncing to central, no file locks, and no waiting on someone else to finish.
Real BIM: True parametric, associative modeling that stays fast on even the largest projects, with the full manual toolset for when you'd rather do it yourself.

Can I bring in models from Revit and Rhino?

Yes. You can bring in models from Revit or Rhino, or import IFC files directly. However a model got into Motif, it's treated with the same respect as anything modeled natively. And export to IFC and RVT is coming soon, too.

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