How to use exterior architecture tools

Open the canvas. Upload a photo or sketch, or start from text. Select content, choose a model, write a prompt, then generate and export your exterior design.

What is the best exterior architecture app

BasedLabs brings fast concept renders, precise edits, and flythroughs in one place. Use Seedream 4 for images, Nano Banana for edits, and Veo 3 for motion.

How to get started with exterior architecture

Create an account, open the exterior design canvas, upload a site photo, then try a Seedream 4 prompt. Save versions and share a project link with your client.

Which models should I choose

Seedream 4 for photoreal concepts. Nano Banana for masked edits. Imagen 4 for stylistic studies. Veo 3 or Kling for Image to Video flythroughs.

Can I match regional styles and materials

Yes. Add style cues like brick types, roof pitches, and trim profiles. Upload reference photos and prompt for specific materials, colors, and facade details.

Can I use my site photos

Yes. Upload street or drone photos. Mask the building area, keep trees and wires as context, then prompt for facade design, setbacks, and lighting.

What export formats are available

PNG and JPG for images. MP4 for videos. You can export single frames, comparison grids, and project links for reviews.

Does BasedLabs support floor plans and landscape

Yes. Use the [floor plan generator](https://www.basedlabs.ai/tools/floor-plan-generator) for layouts and the [landscape design AI tool](https://www.basedlabs.ai/tools/landscape-design-ai) for site concepts. Keep everything tied to your exterior planning project.

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Exterior Architecture

Design facades, materials, and site plans in minutes. Here is why. BasedLabs turns sketches and photos into clean exterior design concepts, ready for client reviews and building design decisions.

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How to use Exterior Architecture

Steps to get you started in BasedLabs.

Step 1

Start from text or image

Open the canvas. Upload a site photo or sketch, or start with Text to Image for massing and facade studies. Keep layers separate for fast exterior planning tweaks.

Step 2

Select model and prompt

Select your content on the canvas. Choose Seedream 4 for concept renders or Nano Banana for edits. Add prompts like materials, lighting, setbacks, and facade design to guide results.

Step 3

Generate and export

Hit Generate. Review versions side by side. Export high-resolution images or MP4 flythroughs from Veo 3 Image to Video. Share links with clients and keep notes for architecture design approvals.

Photoreal exterior renders

Generate photoreal studies for exterior design, facade design, and materials in minutes. Control mood, time of day, and weather. Start with our exterior design AI tool and move quickly from sketch to client-ready building design visuals. Try multiple massing options and compare versions side by side.

Precise facade controls

Edit cladding, windows, and balconies without redrawing. Use brush edits to swap materials, tweak setbacks, and match regional styles. See results live. Need plans too? Try our house plan generator to align elevations with layouts. Perfect for quick facade design updates during client reviews.

Site aware planning

Bring context into exterior planning with site photos, grading clues, and sun paths. Generate views that respect setbacks and driveways. Pair with our landscape planner for planting concepts and the floor plan tool when interior ties matter. Coordinate curb cuts, walkways, and lighting before final renders.

Concepts to client decks

Turn stills into short flythroughs for quick approvals. Use Image to Video with Veo 3 to present massing and facade options. Build matching interiors with our interior design tool so clients see a complete building design story. Share links or download MP4s.

Team-ready reviews

Keep versions organized with side-by-side views and quick comparisons. Share a single project link for comments, markups, and approvals. When you need more exterior design ideas, open the exterior design workspace and continue refining without starting over. Invite teammates for quick reviews.

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