Modelizer converts 2D into BIM using AI at UT Austin

Modelizer recently completed a major milestone by converting over 100 buildings for the University of Texas at Austin from outdated 2D floorplans into detailed Revit BIM models using advanced AI-driven workflows. This project brings one of the nation’s largest universities into the modern era of building data management, laying the foundation for more efficient facilities operations, renovations, and long-term campus planning.

Transitioning from 2D drawings to BIM (Building Information Modeling) unlocks a host of benefits. Unlike static floorplans, BIM provides a dynamic, data-rich digital twin of each building. Facility managers can now access precise spatial data, run simulations for energy efficiency, and plan maintenance with far greater accuracy. BIM also streamlines collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors by providing a shared, up-to-date source of truth throughout the lifecycle of a building.

With AI accelerating the conversion process, what once took months or years can now be accomplished in a fraction of the time — and with a level of consistency and accuracy difficult to achieve manually. Modelizer’s AI tools ensured that UT Austin’s complex and diverse building stock was captured faithfully in Revit, ready for integration with modern campus management systems.

This achievement reflects a broader industry shift: institutions are realizing that BIM isn’t just for new construction. Converting existing assets unlocks immediate value, future-proofs facilities, and paves the way for smarter, more sustainable campuses.