Use Case: Developer Optimizes a 16-Unit Project and Saves Approximately $1.6M

A local developer booked a one-hour walkthrough to pressure-test the design of his upcoming 16-unit project. Once he stepped onto the life-size plans, it became obvious that an hour wasn’t going to cut it. He stayed for two and a half hours, working through every corridor, kitchen, bathroom, and transition point like he was already leasing units.

As he walked, the issues revealed themselves: circulation that felt tight, rooms that didn’t earn their keep, nooks that looked good on paper but didn’t justify their footprint. By the end, he’d made 56 changes. From shaving off unnecessary square footage to rethinking high-value corners where functionality matters most, he ensured that every square inch counted.

Developers live and die by efficiencies. Every square inch needs a purpose, and every decision ripples through the pro forma. By catching all of this before construction, he estimated a $1.6 million savings, money protected simply by experiencing his plans at full scale.

This walkthrough helped him tighten layouts, boost profitability per unit, and move forward with confidence that his design supported his ROI instead of compromising it.