I’m new to the world of architecture software - but not to building alongside great teams. At Arcol, I’m not just focused on marketing, I’m focused on building a community around rethinking how we design, build, and collaborate. “Retooling AEC” isn’t a slogan; it’s a shared effort. One that starts by listening to the people doing the work and building tools that actually serve them.
Architecture software has always asked designers to work around the tool. At Arcol, we flipped that question: what if the tool was built around the designer?
We didn’t set out to disrupt architecture, AEC, or BIM. We set out to respect it. The deadlines, the dead ends, the sudden bursts of clarity at 2AM. The impossible task of turning a blank canvas into something that works for people, communities, and cities. The magic and the mess of design.
But for too long, the software architects are given has felt like a burden. A patchwork of decades-old tools duct-taped together. Closed file formats. Out-of-sync updates. Clunky interfaces that seem almost proud of their complexity. It’s a story we all know too well.
So we started listening. Hundreds of conversations later, we began building. Arcol was born from that—not a platform for the software industry, but a tool for designers and architects, rooted in the reality of the tools they use today. Built from the ground up for feasibility, for collaboration, and for the way real projects actually unfold.
That’s why our modeling engine isn’t just fast—it’s fluid, and built in the browser. Why our metrics update in real time—no more chasing down data. Why our multiplayer lets you comment and tag—so you can close loops fast.
Why you can sketch, study, and share in the same space—because the best ideas often happen in the in-between moments.
Yes, you’ll see others launch features too. Some will talk about real-time. Others will slap AI onto legacy workflows and call it a revolution. You might even notice some borrowed design ideas.
But we’ve tested these tools. We’ve seen what’s hype and what’s hard. We chose a different path.
At Arcol, we believe great design deserves great tools. Not afterthoughts. Not hacks. Not broken promises.
We’re clear: Arcol isn’t trying to replace everything at once. We’re focused on early-stage design, feasibility, and giving architects clarity when it matters most.
We’re still building. Still listening. Still staying close to the people we’re here for. And we’re just getting started. Every release, every fix, every new feature is shaped by what we hear from architects in the field.
So if you’re an architect tired of bending to your tools, come see what it feels like when the software finally bends to you. I'd love to hear from you!