When it comes to site planning and multifamily development, making informed design decisions quickly is key. Zenerate makes it easy for architects, real estate developers, and project managers to compare multiple building layout solutions side-by-side — so you can identify the most efficient, profitable, and code-compliant option in seconds.
How to Compare Solutions
With just a few clicks, Zenerate allows you to visually and financially compare different feasibility studies or design options generated for your site. Here's how:
1. Open your project from the project list.
2. Navigate to the Solutions page.
3. Click the Compare button located at the top of the screen.
4. Select two or more solutions you want to analyze.
5. Click Compare to generate a detailed comparison view.
What You Can Compare
Zenerate's comparison tool shows key project metrics across your selected designs — helping you choose the best path forward based on data, not guesswork. Users can compare:
Design & Site Metrics:
• Building layout
• Unit count
• FAR (Floor Area Ratio)
• Gross floor area
• Number of stories
• Building height
• Parking count
• Efficiency ratio
Financial Metrics:
NOI & Construction Cost:
• Net Operating Income (NOI)
• Construction cost
• Cost per unit
Yield on Cost & Margin:
• Project cost
• Sales value
• Profit
• Yield on cost
• Development margin
Residual Value:
• Residual land value
• Projected value
• Cost per unit
• Net operating income
Why It Matters
Whether you're evaluating early-stage development options or fine-tuning your site feasibility study, Zenerate empowers you to:
• Identify the most profitable design
• Optimize for zoning compliance and density
• Choose the layout that maximizes yield on cost and ROI
• Make confident decisions backed by concrete layouts and financial breakdowns
Ready to streamline your next feasibility study? Start comparing design options with Zenerate and make every project a success from the start.