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Concept Drafts vs spreadsheets and templates
A spreadsheet holds the numbers you already know. A concept draft works out the ones you don't, and draws it.
What each one is
Concept Drafts
An AI planner that turns one sentence into a printable concept draft: specs, drawings, parts with prices, build phases, rules and who to involve, kept as versions in your account.
Spreadsheets and templates
A spreadsheet holds the numbers you already know.
Side by side
| Feature | Concept Drafts | Spreadsheets and templates |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | One sentence | A blank sheet or someone else's template |
| Drawings | Three labelled drawings | None |
| Parts and prices | Listed with ranges and supplier types | You research and type each one |
| Rules and permits | Listed with the offices that handle them | Not included |
| Changes | Ask and every section updates | Edit each cell and formula |
| Budget math | Totals in the draft, plus a free budget calculator | Yes, once you set it up |
The short answer
Use a concept draft to get the plan and the first numbers. If you love spreadsheets, copy the parts list into one for tracking real quotes.
See a real draft
24-foot off-grid tiny house
A home for two on a trailer, with solar power and water storage.
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2-car solar carport
10 kW of panels over two cars plus an EV charger, about $32,000.
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Start with an idea. Finish with a plan.
Describe it in one sentence. Specs, drawings, parts with prices and the rules to check, in about a minute.
For planning only: have a qualified professional check any design before you build or use it.