The Ultimate Guide to Redraw: The AI Revolution in Architecture

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The Ultimate Guide to Redraw: The AI Revolution in Architecture
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Alexandre Kuhn
Co-founder and marketing director
Alexandre is currently the marketing director, but he previously worked as an architect specializing in BIM.
The Ultimate Guide to Redraw: The AI Revolution in Architecture
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30.04.2026
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Alexandre Kuhn
Co-founder and marketing director
Alexandre is currently the marketing director, but he previously worked as an architect specializing in BIM.
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Architecture, engineering, and design are undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by artificial intelligence. At the center of this revolution is Redraw, an AI platform redefining the standards of speed, quality, and accessibility in architectural visualization.

This complete guide explores everything you need to know about the tool that has consolidated as the leader in Latin America and is now expanding its vision globally.

What is Redraw and how did it start?

Redraw is a 100% cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate and enhance renders and images for architecture in a matter of seconds.

Its mission is to eliminate the barriers that limit creativity and productivity for professionals: dependence on expensive computers and long waiting hours for rendering.

From a 2022 prototype to global launch

Redraw's story began in late 2022, born from the vision of Sergio Moreira Santos, an AI scholar, and the experience of Alexandre Kuhn, an architect and marketing specialist.

They identified a central pain point in the market: architects spent more time on technical processes than on the act of creating. Together, they developed a prototype that validated the idea that AI could be a powerful ally, not a replacement.

In June 2023, Redraw was officially launched, marking the beginning of a new era for architectural visualization.

Redraw features: the architect's creative arsenal

Redraw's power lies in its set of intuitive tools, which operate with a credit system (coins), ensuring users pay only for what they use. Each function was designed to meet a specific need in the architect's workflow.

Render Image

Transforms basic 3D models or sketches into realistic, detailed renders. It replaces hours of traditional rendering in just a few seconds.

Improve Render

Enhances the lighting, textures, and details of an existing render, raising its quality without redoing the project from scratch.

Image from Text

Creates conceptual images from a simple text description, ideal for brainstorming and initial client presentations.

Idea Generator

Generates new design proposals for spaces, serving as a creative partner when you need to explore project variations.

Render Traces

Interprets sketches and hand drawings, transforming them into elaborate visualizations. Perfect for those who prefer to start with pencil and paper.

Upscale

Increases the resolution of any image up to 8K, ensuring maximum quality for presentations, prints, and marketing materials.

How Redraw grew: from prototype to leader in Latin America

Redraw's growth was exponential. Initially launched for a select group of 100 professionals, the rapid feedback enabled accelerated improvement.

By October 2023, the platform already had 2,500 customers and quickly reached the 30,000 user mark. Its success was driven by a clear differentiator: being the only AI software for architecture actually built by architects, for architects.

In 2024, Redraw consolidated as the largest AI software for architecture in Latin America. Global expansion was the next step, with the company being formalized in the United States in March 2025, establishing a solid presence in the international market.

What is the best AI for architecture?

While traditional rendering software like V-Ray, Lumion, and Enscape require high processing power and time, the new AI tools focus on agility. Direct competitors like Veras and LookX AI offer interesting solutions, but Redraw stands out for three strategic pillars.

Spatial intelligence

Trained by architects, Redraw understands the nuances of design, maintaining the fidelity and coherence of the original project — something generic AIs cannot replicate.

Total accessibility

Being 100% cloud-based, it democratizes access to high-quality renders. You can generate professional visualization from any computer with internet — no dedicated GPU, no expensive license, no waiting for installation.

Extreme speed

Reducing rendering time from hours to seconds is not just an efficiency gain, but a revolution in the client feedback cycle, enabling iterations and approvals in real time.

For these reasons, Redraw is not just an alternative, but the natural evolution — positioning itself as the superior AI solution for the modern architect.

How to render with AI for free?

For professionals who want to experience the power of AI without commitment, Redraw offers a free trial plan. It grants 10 coins to test the platform's main features, allowing users to see firsthand the speed and quality of the results.

No credit card, no commitment, no strings attached.

Business impact: pricing and profitability

The questions "How to price projects?" and "How much does an architect earn?" are directly linked to productivity.

By automating the most time-consuming and technical task of the design process, Redraw frees architects to take on more projects, focus on client prospecting, and dedicate themselves to the strategic side of the business.

The ability to deliver high-quality visualizations in record time adds immense value to the service, allowing professionals to position themselves more competitively and, consequently, increase their profitability.

The end of the architect? Far from it.

The rise of AI generates a common fear about the replacement of professionals. However, Redraw's vision is clear: AI is a tool to empower, not replace, the architect.

By delegating repetitive and mechanical tasks to artificial intelligence, the professional gains time to focus on what really matters: creativity, complex problem-solving, client relationships, and the strategic vision of the project.

The architect of the future is not the one who knows how to operate software, but the one who knows how to use technology to deliver more value. Those who use AI replace those who don't — not the other way around.

Conclusion: the future is now

Redraw represents more than a tool — it is a new paradigm for architecture, engineering, and design. It offers the speed, intelligence, and accessibility necessary so that professionals not only survive in the new digital era but thrive.

By combining the sensitivity of human design with the power of artificial intelligence, Redraw establishes itself as the definitive guide for those seeking relevance, competitiveness, and, above all, freedom to create.

Experience the future of architecture today. Create your free Redraw account and turn your ideas into reality in seconds.

Frequently asked questions about Redraw


What is Redraw and who is it for?

Redraw is a 100% cloud-based SaaS platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate and enhance architectural renders in seconds. It is designed for architects, engineers, interior designers, and students who want to produce high-quality visualizations without depending on expensive computers or waiting hours for rendering.


How does the Redraw coin system work?

Redraw works with credits called coins. Each feature (Render Image, Improve Render, Image from Text, Idea Generator, Render Traces, and Upscale) consumes a specific amount of coins. You only pay for what you use, which makes Redraw more accessible than software with fixed monthly licenses.


Can I try Redraw for free?

Yes. Redraw offers a free plan with 10 coins for you to experience the main features. Just create an account at redraw.pro and start rendering — no credit card required.


Does Redraw replace V-Ray, Lumion, or Enscape?

For most cases of fast, conceptual visualization and client presentations, yes. Redraw delivers in seconds what these software programs do in hours, with comparable quality and without requiring a powerful computer. For projects demanding advanced technical rendering (long animations, complex ray tracing), traditional renderers remain complementary.


How long does Redraw's AI take to generate a render?

Generation takes a few seconds per image for most features. The process that used to take hours in traditional renderers happens in near real-time, allowing you to iterate and approve projects with clients in the same meeting.


Will AI replace the architect?

No. AI automates repetitive technical tasks (such as rendering) and frees the architect to focus on what is irreplaceable: creativity, problem-solving, client relationships, and strategic vision. Architects who use AI replace those who don't — not the other way around.

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South Summit is one of the largest global platforms for connecting startups, investors and large companies. It was created in Madrid and is now a benchmark for innovation. The Brazilian edition took place from March 25 to 27, 2026, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.

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For us, this was a chance to show how much Redraw has been innovating, not only in Brazil but worldwide. We stood alongside companies that are becoming global references in what they do. Being able to present our solution at that level was an honor.

“Being selected for the South Summit Startup Competition final is important recognition of the problem we are solving and the potential of our technology. Standing on that stage connects us directly to investors, strategic partners and global innovation leaders,” says Alexandre Kuhn, co-founder of Redraw.

Sérgio Santos, also a co-founder, adds:

“South Summit is one of the biggest global showcases for fast-growing startups. Being among the 50 finalists confirms that we are building a solution with international scale potential and real market impact.”

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Why Redraw stood out

Redraw is the largest AI rendering platform for architecture in Latin America, with over 200,000 registered users and more than 500,000 renders generated every month.

The differentiator that caught attention at South Summit is simple: Redraw turns a screenshot of a 3D model into a photorealistic render in under 40 seconds. No expensive hardware, no complex setup, no prompt engineering. Everything in the browser.

While traditional tools like V-Ray, Lumion and Enscape demand powerful machines and hours of work, Redraw solves the same problem in seconds and at a fraction of the cost. And unlike generic AI tools such as ChatGPT or ComfyUI, Redraw was trained specifically for architecture. It respects the original project without inventing geometry.

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The recognition at South Summit 2026 reinforces Redraw’s positioning in the global innovation ecosystem. With international visibility and direct exposure to investors and strategic partners, expansion into the US, Canada and Europe is gaining traction.

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Have you ever spent more than 20 minutes writing a detailed prompt, specifying lighting, texture, angle, style, materials, only to get back a generic result with no coherence to the actual project?

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Why long prompts create more problems than they solve

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A command like “render it realistically, indistinguishable from a real photo” is already enough to produce results other tools only deliver after multiple iterations and prompt tweaks.

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ChatGPT Image 1.5: requires extensive prompts to deliver architectural coherence. With simple commands, results are generic and rarely ready for professional presentation.

Nano Banana Pro (Gemini): performs well for general images, but inserts logos in some cases, a critical issue for professional use. Also depends on long descriptions for architecture-specific results.

Redraw: superior results with short prompts, direct control over lighting and project elements, no watermarks or unwanted logos. Built for the architect's workflow, not for generic use.

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Redraw maintains an active presence across multiple platforms in three languages: Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Each channel is built to serve its local audience with adapted content, not literal translation, but content tailored to each market.

Here's how it's structured: Brazil is the home market and concentrates the largest content operation. The English-language channels serve the global audience (US, Europe, Asia). Spanish covers Spanish-speaking Latin America. Not every platform exists in all three languages, some run only in Portuguese or only in English, depending on where the audience is most active.

Official website

The main Redraw site has dedicated versions per language, each with its own content and blog:

Instagram

Instagram is Redraw's strongest channel in terms of community. Three separate accounts, one per language, with original content:

YouTube

YouTube runs with two channels. The main one is in Portuguese and already includes translated videos. The English channel is dedicated to the international audience:

Facebook

Two Facebook pages, split by language:

LinkedIn

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TikTok

Single account in Portuguese, focused on the Brazilian audience:

X (Twitter)

Single account in English, geared to the international market:

Pinterest

Official account with a visual portfolio of renders:

Reddit

Official English profile for participation in architecture and tech communities:

Review and product platforms

Redraw profiles on software review and discovery platforms:

Support channels

Redraw offers support through three channels: WhatsApp, email, and on-site chat.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp support is split by market:

  • Brazil, Support 1: +55 45 93505-0832
  • Brazil, Support 2: +55 45 99914-8182
  • Brazil, news broadcast: +55 45 93618-0383
  • International, global support: +55 11 93618-4552

In some cases team members may reach out via personal WhatsApp for one-off conversations. That's normal, but the golden rule still applies: Redraw will never ask for payment data over WhatsApp.

Email

The official email support channel is suporte@redraw.pro. For transactional emails (account confirmations, receipts, notifications), Redraw may also use the @redraw-ia.com domain, this is due to deliverability considerations on the .com domain.

If you receive an email from any other domain claiming to be from Redraw, treat it as suspicious.

On-site chat

You can also reach Redraw via the side chat that appears on the official sites (redraw.pro, redraw.pro/en, redraw.pro/es). It runs on the same system, the conversation lands with the same support team.

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If anyone reaches out asking for that data while claiming to be from Redraw, do not provide it. When in doubt, send a message through another channel listed above and confirm whether the contact is legitimate.

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