Support for Real Architectural & Engineering Workflows inside ChatGPT

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Hello, OpenAI team and community,

I’m Danilo , a real user who attempted to use ChatGPT-4 to execute an actual architectural project — a commercial shed with a sloped lot, detailed DWG request, and specific construction parameters. The process showed enormous potential, but also revealed clear limitations that affected the real-world usefulness of ChatGPT for technical users like architects and engineers.

:light_bulb: What I Attempted:

I tried to generate a complete architectural floor plan (DWG), including:

  • Real terrain dimensions (irregular lot)
  • Precise pillar and wall placement
  • Recessed foundation schemes
  • Versioning needs (DWG 2020)
  • Deliverable-ready outputs (DWG + PDF + layered structure)

The assistant repeatedly promised DWG file delivery and AutoCAD-level integration — but due to platform constraints, that delivery was impossible.

:brick: Real Limitations Exposed:

  • No actual DWG generation (only placeholder code or basic diagrams)
  • No version export control
  • No reliable workflow for floor plan detailing
  • No warning to users about technical delivery limitations
  • No handoff pipeline (e.g., integrate with third-party CAD tools like Shapr3D, SketchUp, or AutoCAD via plugin)

:rocket: My Proposal: Become a Contributor to Fix This Gap

As a committed user, I propose to collaborate with OpenAI as a paid external contributor or advisor to help design:

  1. A realistic workflow experience for architecture and engineering inside ChatGPT
  2. A DWG-ready generation module or integration bridge (even via third-party APIs)
  3. Structured flow templates for floor plans, pillar schematics, mezanines, cutaways
  4. Output formats in A1, DWG 2020+, or IFC
  5. A realistic interaction system for gradual construction detailing and error handling

:handshake: Why Me?

I’ve mapped every step a technical user experiences — from idea to frustration — and turned it into actionable solutions. This is not a suggestion based on theory, but from real usage and unmet need.

I believe OpenAI can unlock a massive new segment of professionals (architecture, engineering, construction) with a few key improvements — and I want to help drive that evolution.

I’m ready to present full UX ideas, output mockups, failure handling logic, and versioning standards — and I’d love to talk to someone from the product or integrations team.

Thank you for building such a powerful tool — and for considering this technical-use evolution seriously.

Best regards,
Eng Danilo Rezende

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