Conceptual Masterplan Design

CityCAD allows simple block models to be created extremely quickly. Use the unique 'exploded perspective' view to edit land uses on each floor of a block.

Import sketch images, aerial photos or DXF maps on the ground, sketch over them and quantities will be calculated automatically.

Feasibility Studies

Assign construction costs and values to each part of your masterplan, and shade the model according to profit.

Gain insight very quickly into the opportunities and risks of your masterplan. 

Eco Town Design

Keep track of a range of indicators - electricity, gas, water and other energy use, as well as recycling rates, on-site renewables and estimates of the total carbon footprint.

Sky compass directions help you orientate your design to optimize solar heating and shading. 

Conceptual Studies

As you add elements to the model, a schedule of all blocks, streets and spaces is continuously updated at the bottom of the screen, keeping you informed of the total floorspace etc. 

Sun and Sky Settings

The CityCAD 3D Environment shows you exactly where the sun is at different times of the day and year. Set your latitude/longitude exactly, or choose from an extensive built-in list of cities around the world, from Milton Keynes to Dubai.

Scenario Testing

Test hundreds of design options for a site extremely quickly - all quantities will be updated and you can automatically generate a floor area schedule for each one.

CityCAD gives you more time to refine your design, and allows you to quickly assess a range of strategic opportunities and risks. 

Movement Engineering

Counting parking spaces can be time consuming, but CityCAD allows you to estimate totals instantly.

You can also enter trip generation rates and parking standards - CityCAD will keep track of totals automatically.

Planning

Keep track of a range of planning indicators such as total floor areas, net residential densities, net habitable room densities, and the mix of residential units. 

Liveability / Quality of Life Modelling

See what impact the mix of uses in your masterplan has on the activity over the 24-hour cycle.

CityCAD offers a wide range of liveability analysis indicators such as the average distance from a dwelling to an area of green space, the average no. of dwellings per entrance and the number of people living 5 mins away from a bus stop.