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Firm Founded: 2001
Customer Location: Arlington, VA
Firm Type: Interior Architect
Using Design Technology to Impact Workspace SpecSuites
Northern Virginia has grown substantially over the last fifteen years. As government agencies expand, defense contractors stay busy, and private companies move closer to federal decision-makers, more and more "tech suites" and "spec suites" are being built. This project was an initial — and successful — test run for a local design firm.
The Challenge
This design firm openly calls itself a "dinosaur." It was the first time they had used automation in their workflow. They were under pressure to complete full drawing sets in two weeks, one project after the next, as new spec suites kept starting.
The Solution
Thizo's automation produced their model and drawing set, condensing their CD phase from eight work days to two. Saving 75% of their construction documentation time gave the team room for a final review, two additional clarifying construction details, and a custom reception desk.
The Results
- Added $9,375 to their project profit
- Reduced modeling and drawing time by 75%
- Added an extra layer of quality control before bid and permit
- Customized reception desk millwork
"Thizo allowed us to not only hit our deadline, but achieve better results in the process." - Gordon Kay, Senior Designer
Firm Founded: 2001
Project Location: Richmond, VA
Firm Type: Interior Architect
Delivering a Top 200 Law Firm Project with Room to Spare
Law firms are a chance to show what thoughtful design can do. They tend to have the budget, the appetite, and the need for carefully designed spaces.
The Challenge
This design firm was already a believer in new technology. They wanted to test their operational budget: could they streamline the documentation? With a high-end client and a budget to match, they wanted to see what return they could get from Thizo.
The Solution
Thizo delivered a complete model and drawing set on day one of construction documentation. The first draft already followed the firm's own standards and detailing conventions, and the Revit details held up to their review. After a day of redlines and refinements, the team updated furniture, finishes, and equipment, then added custom ceilings and signage — going beyond their contract and delighting the client before permit and bid.
The Results
- Added $18,375 to their project profit
- Reduced modeling and drawing time by 65%
- Added an extra layer of quality control before bid and permit
- Surprised and delighted the client with extra design solutions
- Finished on schedule without late nights
"I've never seen a project done on-time AND a design team this cheerful." - Steve Woodard, (Third-Party) Project Manager