Generate Townhouse
Here’s how you can easily generate a Townhouse layout using Zenerate:
1. Click AI Generate,2. Select Townhouse,3. Enter your target FAR, unit count, and townhouse mix,4. Hit Generate
Within seconds, Zenerate will provide feasibility-ready site plans you can use to explore density, layout efficiency, and site utilization.
Add Townhouse
If you're looking to design from scratch or refine existing layouts, Zenerate also offers manual design tools tailored to your workflow.
To add townhouse blocks manually:
1. Click Edit on the bottom toolbar,2. Select Building,3. Choose Townhouse
The block will appear on your site model, ready to be positioned and configured to match your zoning and design goals.
Townhouse Toolbar
When a townhouse block is selected, the Townhouse Toolbar appears on the right-hand side—giving you full control over building configurations.
Key tools for architects and developers include:
Floor Settings
Set the total number of floors,Adjust floor-to-floor height to meet zoning and design standards
Townhouse Type Distribution
Define up to three different townhouse types per project. For each type, you can specify:
Parcel Width and Depth,Yard Depth,Net Floor Area,Garage Load
Assign the number of units for each type, allowing flexible unit mix planning.
Edit Townhouse Layout
Zenerate’s drag-and-drop interface makes it simple to reshape townhouse blocks and reposition units—ideal for architects and contractors who want more control without redrawing layouts from scratch.
To edit a layout:
1. Select a townhouse block,2. Drag the end nodes to adjust length or orientation
All changes are instantly reflected in the site model.
The townhouse’s floating edit bar includes tools tailored to the needs of AEC professionals such as:
Duplicate
Quickly copy any selected townhouse block to reuse a layout.
Mirror
Create a mirrored version of a block, and set the spacing between blocks for symmetrical site planning.
Move Unit
Drag individual units to new positions—Zenerate will auto-adjust the layout to reflect the change.
AI-Powered Townhouse Planning in Minutes
Zenerate empowers architects, developers, and contractors to revolutionize their townhouse planning workflow. Our AI-powered platform generates optimized design solutions in minutes - not days - while accounting for key constraints like zoning, FAR, and unit mix requirements. The result? Faster decision-making, reduced risks, and maximized site potential in the early phase.
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