Giraffe: A Tool for Real-World Asset Creation

Giraffe is a tool, like a hammer or Excel. It’s designed for those who design, create, and sell buildings or infrastructure.

The Complexity of Real Asset Creation

Creating real assets involves numerous disciplines—engineers, designers, lenders, government officials—all collaborating on a large, three-dimensional project.

Real assets occupy space, usually on Earth. Because of this, your firm will do thousands of tasks in the following spatial domains:

1. Navigating and interpreting maps and spatial data

2. Drawing plans and graphically expressing ideas

3. Connecting space to calculations

4. Communicating shapes and forms

5. Managing spatial knowledge

This will be true if you work as a developer, a consultant or in government. All property work involves space and massing, and so traditional software like spreadsheets or Microsoft Office won’t work in isolation. Specialized spatial software is essential.

Microsoft paint could work, so could Canva. Autodesk, Trimble, and Nemetschek offer specialized solutions that certainly do work. Giraffe focuses solely on cities, providing a high-quality, streamlined experience.

Why Giraffe?

Giraffe was built by experts in architecture and urban planning. We know it can save time and make work more joyful.
We also know Giraffe will not be your only tool

Giraffe as a tool for multiple jobs

1. Navigating and Interpreting Maps + Spatial Data

Understanding spatial context is critical for any job involving real assets. Giraffe offers a clean, simple interface that organizes layers and performs complex filters.

2. Drawing a Plan

Drawing is crucial for conceptualizing and communicating ideas. Whether marking a site with a note or creating a full site plan, Giraffe allows for quick, expressive drawing, 2D and 3D massing, and powerful analytics.

3. Doing Calculations

Every plan requires accurate calculations—be it financial, engineering, or economic. Giraffe connects calculations directly to drawings, ensuring consistency and removing errrors.

4. Presentation Documents

Efficient, clear communication is vital. Giraffe produces presentation-level materials out of the box, simplifying the process.

5. Knowledge Management

Effective knowledge management turns completed tasks into repeatable processes. Giraffe aids by creating a geolocated project map, integrating with enterprise systems for seamless knowledge sharing.