architecture project management software, built by an architect
househouse OS runs your whole practice (projects, phases, fees, specs, materials and client approvals) in one database your firm owns. no more renting five tools that don’t talk to each other.
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what is architecture project management software?
it’s software that manages projects, phases, staff time, fees, documents and client communication for architecture and interior design firms. it keeps the work, the people and the information connected.
most tools are generic project management software adapted for architects. househouse OS is built from the ground up around architectural deliverables and phases: schematic design (SD), design development (DD), construction documents (CD) and construction administration (CA).
everything an architecture firm needs to run projects
projects & phases
keep deliverables, deadlines and responsibilities connected from SD through CA. see where every project stands.
time, fees & invoicing
connect staff time to project fees and invoicing. see the cost of the work alongside the work itself.
client portal on your domain
give clients one branded place for updates, documents and approvals. keep the conversation connected to the project.
spec builder
build specifications from your project database. keep selections and deliverables connected as the design develops.
materials & product library
keep materials, products and selections in a shared library. reuse what your studio already knows.
client decks & presentations
turn project information into client-ready presentations. keep every deck looking like your firm.
PDF studio
create branded PDFs from your project data. spend less time copying information between documents.
drawing markups
keep drawing feedback and markups connected to the project. make the next revision easier to follow.
Revit & AutoCAD connectors
connect your database to your drawing tools with custom connectors. move project data without retyping it.
AI workflows
build AI workflows around your firm’s information and processes. reduce repetitive work without disconnecting it from your system.
why architects choose househouse OS over off-the-shelf PM software
built by a licensed architect (OAA, Intl. Assoc. AIA), not a software company.
you own your data: open, exportable, portable.
branded client-facing outputs that look like your firm.
one-time build + low running cost, around $20/user/month after setup vs $40–50/user/month for leading PM software.
how househouse OS compares
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from spreadsheet chaos to one system in 6 months
week 0 / free session
bring your current spreadsheets and workflow. we’ll map the friction and identify what your system needs to do.
weeks 1–4 / database build & data migration
we build the connected database and bring your existing information into one structure your firm owns.
months 2–6 / apps rolled out with training
your apps come online in stages. your team learns each one as it becomes part of everyday work.
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"As a principal, I love the continuity of storing all project information in one place, including the business side of a project (fee proposals ands project forecasts)"
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"Tara is exceptionally quick and efficient at analyzing our firm’s needs, and finding solutions to meet them. She listens carefully to what isn’t working, and uses her architectural training and experience to form a solution. I’m constantly amazed at the efficiencies she finds."
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"The project and product database has been incredibly helpful at the tender phase in particular, for compiling information quickly and easily."
who it’s for
small architecture firms (1–15 people)
one connected system for the people doing the work and the people running the practice.
interior design studios
keep specifications, materials, presentations and client approvals together.
residential practices
keep each home’s phases, fees and client decisions in view.
design-build firms
connect design information with the team delivering it.
architecture project management software FAQ
what is the best project management software for architects?
it depends on firm size and workflow. off-the-shelf tools like Monograph suit firms that want a fixed product. househouse OS suits firms that want a system built around how they already work, which they own.
is househouse OS a SaaS subscription?
no. you pay once for the build, then a low per-user running cost. the system stays yours.
does it work with Revit and AutoCAD?
yes, via custom connectors.
do we need technical staff?
no. your team is trained as each app comes online.
how long does setup take?
the database is built in weeks 1–4. apps roll out over months 2–6.
where are you based?
Toronto and New York, working with firms across Canada and the US.