Office Lens

Project Overview

Office Lens is an intelligent assistant designed to streamline the office workday. It can help with: Day-to-day information gathering and research, Answering questions about architectural details, Assisting with image renders, Offering quick explanations of industry terms or concepts, Simply type your question or request, and OfficeLens will provide you with accurate, relevant information to boost your productivity and make your workday easier.

The Challenge

In architectural firms, a significant amount of billable hours are spent on research tasks such as referencing details from past projects, rendering images for inspiration, combing through emails for project-related information, and gathering relevant data from various sources. This time-consuming process reduces overall productivity and efficiency. The challenge was to find a way to leverage AI technology to streamline these research processes, reduce billable hours spent on non-design tasks, and improve overall workflow efficiency in architectural practice.

The Solution

Office Lens was developed as an AI-powered copilot that utilizes a multi-agent system to access and analyze different datasets and resources, providing relevant information quickly and efficiently. The solution incorporates several key features: 1. Code Book Data Integration: Allows quick access to building codes and standards. 2. Details Database: Provides easy retrieval of architectural details from past projects. 3. Render Generation: Utilizes Stable Diffusion to create inspirational renders on demand. 4. Comprehensive Research: Connects to the web to gather relevant information on various topics. 5. Email Analysis: Helps in extracting project-related information from email communications. By combining these features, Office Lens significantly reduces the time architects spend on research tasks, allowing them to focus more on design and creative aspects of their projects.

Results

Office Lens has significantly improved workflow efficiency in architectural practices. Early adopters report a 20% reduction in time spent on research tasks, translating to approximately 1-2 hours saved per architect per day. This has led to a 15% increase in time dedicated to actual design work. The tool's ability to quickly access past project details and generate inspirational renders has also contributed to a 20% increase in design iteration speed. User satisfaction surveys indicate a 95% approval rate, with particular praise for the tool's comprehensive approach to information gathering and its intuitive interface.

Technologies Used

• OpenAI
• Nextjs
• Supabase
• Replicate
• Stable Diffusion