Al Drams turned a college thesis from two decades ago into Blueprints AI, a platform that uses eight years of approved architectural data to generate multidisciplinary construction documents, check local building codes, and update entire projects dynamically from simple sketches.
The idea was born almost twenty years ago, when architect Al Drums was writing his thesis on building design software. But the right technology didn't exist back then. Things changed in late 2022, when the emergence of new artificial intelligence tools inspired Drums to revisit his old idea.
Within six months of that time, Drums founded Blueprints AI and incorporated it in Santa Monica in 2025 with co-founder Coco Cao, who took on the role of head of commercial strategy and sales. To train their systems, the founders used eight years of approved design files from their own architectural firm and construction company.
The possibilities of new versions
The first generation of the software produces construction documents and costs from $3.200 to $8.500 per month, with special pricing available for larger businesses. The company was selected to participate in the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco, where it is showcasing the second generation of the software.
With the new version, users can start from a simple description or sketch and simultaneously create architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing and interior design plans. In addition, any change the user makes automatically updates the entire project and is checked for compliance with local building codes. The first customers are already using the second version, which will be widely available during the week of October 2026. In parallel, the development of a third version is already underway, which will add structural analysis and electrical panel design.
Target Audience
The creators make it clear that technology does not replace professional architects. Licensed professionals are still needed to review documents and put their stamp on them to issue the necessary permits.
The software is aimed at professional architectural, engineering and design firms, as well as developers and property owners, offering subscriptions as well as possible flat-rate billing options.
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