This Architecture Design Software market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.
The architecture design software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.2 billion in 2024 to $6.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing complexity of architectural projects, demand for improved design accuracy, rise in global construction activities, adoption of building information modeling (BIM), need for enhanced collaboration among design teams, the evolution of 3D visualization tools.
The architecture design software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions, rise of virtual and augmented reality technologies, growing emphasis on sustainable and energy-efficient building designs, expansion of smart city initiatives, integration with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, increasing need for digital twins in architecture and construction. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence, adoption of cloud-based platforms for enhanced collaboration, integration of virtual and augmented reality for immersive design experiences, sustainable and green building technologies, digital twin technology, advancements in generative design algorithms, and integration of IoT and smart technologies.
The growth in construction activities is anticipated to drive the expansion of the architecture design software market. This surge in construction is fueled by urban development, population increases, economic growth, and a rising demand for new residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Architecture design software aids in construction by creating detailed plans, visualizing structures, and optimizing project management to enhance accuracy and efficiency. For example, the Construction Products Association (CPA), a UK-based industry body, reported in April 2023 that public construction output was expected to rise by 3.7% in 2022, with a projected increase of 4.5% for 2023. Private construction output was forecasted to grow by 2.5% in 2022 and 1.4% in 2023. Consequently, the growth in construction activities is boosting the demand for architecture design software.
Leading companies in the architecture design software market are advancing digital twin technology to improve design accuracy, enable real-time performance monitoring, and optimize building operations. Digital twin technology involves creating a digital replica or virtual model of a physical object, system, or process. For instance, in August 2024, WZMH Architects Inc., a Canadian architectural firm, introduced Giraffe, a cutting-edge digital twin technology software for architects and engineers. This AI-powered application enhances the architectural design process by generating layouts that comply with building codes. It also provides real-time analysis, improves building performance, and streamlines design through detailed virtual simulations and data integration, with applications in design optimization, operational efficiency, and lifecycle management.
In July 2024, Canva Pty Ltd., an Australian graphic design platform, acquired Leonardo AI for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Canva's collection of visual AI tools and strengthening its position in the creative design sector. Leonardo AI, an Australia-based company, specializes in advanced AI architecture software.
Major companies operating in the architecture design software market are Dassault Systèmes SA, Autodesk Inc., Trimble Inc., Bentley Systems Incorporated, Deltek Inc., Buildertrend Solutions Inc., Allplan GmbH, SketchUp Inc., Bricsys NV, Vectorworks Inc., Graphisoft SE, Enscape GmbH, Bluebeam Inc., Archistar.ai., Chief Architect Inc., Abvent S.A., SolidWorks Corporation, Solibri Inc., Robert McNeel & Associates, Archidata SRL., DesignBuilder Software Ltd., Act-3D B.V.
North America was the largest region in the architecture design software market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the architecture design software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the architecture design software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Architecture design software encompasses computer applications used by architects, engineers, and construction experts to develop, visualize, and modify both 2D and 3D models of building designs and construction plans. These tools offer a variety of features to support the architectural design process.
Architecture design software is categorized into basic, advanced, and senior types. The basic category includes affordable, entry-level tools with fundamental features suitable for simple design tasks. These tools come in different deployment models, such as on-premises or cloud-based, and offer various pricing structures, including one-time purchases or subscriptions. They cater to a range of applications, including building and construction, government projects, infrastructure such as roads and railways, mapping, and surveying, among others.
The architecture design software market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides architecture design software market statistics, including architecture design software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a architecture design software market share, detailed architecture design software market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the architecture design software industry. This architecture design software market research report delivers a complete perspective on everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The architecture design software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as training, support, and consulting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The architecture design software market also includes sales of mechanical components, visualization tools, and parametric design tools. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The architecture design software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.2 billion in 2024 to $6.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing complexity of architectural projects, demand for improved design accuracy, rise in global construction activities, adoption of building information modeling (BIM), need for enhanced collaboration among design teams, the evolution of 3D visualization tools.
The architecture design software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions, rise of virtual and augmented reality technologies, growing emphasis on sustainable and energy-efficient building designs, expansion of smart city initiatives, integration with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, increasing need for digital twins in architecture and construction. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence, adoption of cloud-based platforms for enhanced collaboration, integration of virtual and augmented reality for immersive design experiences, sustainable and green building technologies, digital twin technology, advancements in generative design algorithms, and integration of IoT and smart technologies.
The growth in construction activities is anticipated to drive the expansion of the architecture design software market. This surge in construction is fueled by urban development, population increases, economic growth, and a rising demand for new residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Architecture design software aids in construction by creating detailed plans, visualizing structures, and optimizing project management to enhance accuracy and efficiency. For example, the Construction Products Association (CPA), a UK-based industry body, reported in April 2023 that public construction output was expected to rise by 3.7% in 2022, with a projected increase of 4.5% for 2023. Private construction output was forecasted to grow by 2.5% in 2022 and 1.4% in 2023. Consequently, the growth in construction activities is boosting the demand for architecture design software.
Leading companies in the architecture design software market are advancing digital twin technology to improve design accuracy, enable real-time performance monitoring, and optimize building operations. Digital twin technology involves creating a digital replica or virtual model of a physical object, system, or process. For instance, in August 2024, WZMH Architects Inc., a Canadian architectural firm, introduced Giraffe, a cutting-edge digital twin technology software for architects and engineers. This AI-powered application enhances the architectural design process by generating layouts that comply with building codes. It also provides real-time analysis, improves building performance, and streamlines design through detailed virtual simulations and data integration, with applications in design optimization, operational efficiency, and lifecycle management.
In July 2024, Canva Pty Ltd., an Australian graphic design platform, acquired Leonardo AI for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Canva's collection of visual AI tools and strengthening its position in the creative design sector. Leonardo AI, an Australia-based company, specializes in advanced AI architecture software.
Major companies operating in the architecture design software market are Dassault Systèmes SA, Autodesk Inc., Trimble Inc., Bentley Systems Incorporated, Deltek Inc., Buildertrend Solutions Inc., Allplan GmbH, SketchUp Inc., Bricsys NV, Vectorworks Inc., Graphisoft SE, Enscape GmbH, Bluebeam Inc., Archistar.ai., Chief Architect Inc., Abvent S.A., SolidWorks Corporation, Solibri Inc., Robert McNeel & Associates, Archidata SRL., DesignBuilder Software Ltd., Act-3D B.V.
North America was the largest region in the architecture design software market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the architecture design software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the architecture design software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Architecture design software encompasses computer applications used by architects, engineers, and construction experts to develop, visualize, and modify both 2D and 3D models of building designs and construction plans. These tools offer a variety of features to support the architectural design process.
Architecture design software is categorized into basic, advanced, and senior types. The basic category includes affordable, entry-level tools with fundamental features suitable for simple design tasks. These tools come in different deployment models, such as on-premises or cloud-based, and offer various pricing structures, including one-time purchases or subscriptions. They cater to a range of applications, including building and construction, government projects, infrastructure such as roads and railways, mapping, and surveying, among others.
The architecture design software market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides architecture design software market statistics, including architecture design software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a architecture design software market share, detailed architecture design software market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the architecture design software industry. This architecture design software market research report delivers a complete perspective on everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The architecture design software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as training, support, and consulting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The architecture design software market also includes sales of mechanical components, visualization tools, and parametric design tools. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Architecture Design Software Market Characteristics3. Architecture Design Software Market Trends and Strategies4. Architecture Design Software Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Architecture Design Software Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Architecture Design Software Market34. Recent Developments in the Architecture Design Software Market
5. Global Architecture Design Software Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Architecture Design Software Market Segmentation
7. Architecture Design Software Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Architecture Design Software Market
9. China Architecture Design Software Market
10. India Architecture Design Software Market
11. Japan Architecture Design Software Market
12. Australia Architecture Design Software Market
13. Indonesia Architecture Design Software Market
14. South Korea Architecture Design Software Market
15. Western Europe Architecture Design Software Market
16. UK Architecture Design Software Market
17. Germany Architecture Design Software Market
18. France Architecture Design Software Market
19. Italy Architecture Design Software Market
20. Spain Architecture Design Software Market
21. Eastern Europe Architecture Design Software Market
22. Russia Architecture Design Software Market
23. North America Architecture Design Software Market
24. USA Architecture Design Software Market
25. Canada Architecture Design Software Market
26. South America Architecture Design Software Market
27. Brazil Architecture Design Software Market
28. Middle East Architecture Design Software Market
29. Africa Architecture Design Software Market
30. Architecture Design Software Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Architecture Design Software Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Architecture Design Software Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Architecture Design Software Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on architecture design software market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for architecture design software ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The architecture design software market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Basic; Advance; Senior2) By Offering: Software; Services
3) By Deployment Model: on-Premises; Cloud-Based
4) By Pricing Model: One-Time Purchase; Subscription Model
5) By End-Use: Building and Construction; Government Institution; Roads and Railways; Mapping and Surveying; Other End Uses
Subsegments:
1) By Basic Architecture Design Software: 2D Design Tools; Basic 3D Modeling Tools; Sketching and Drafting Software2) By Advanced Architecture Design Software: Parametric Design Software; Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software; Visualization and Rendering Tools
3) By Senior Architecture Design Software: Collaborative Design Platforms; Integrated Project Delivery Tools; Comprehensive Design Management Software
Key Companies Mentioned: Dassault Systèmes SA; Autodesk Inc.; Trimble Inc.; Bentley Systems Incorporated; Deltek Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The major companies featured in this Architecture Design Software market report include:- Dassault Systèmes SA
- Autodesk Inc.
- Trimble Inc.
- Bentley Systems Incorporated
- Deltek Inc.
- Buildertrend Solutions Inc.
- Allplan GmbH
- SketchUp Inc.
- Bricsys NV
- Vectorworks Inc.
- Graphisoft SE
- Enscape GmbH
- Bluebeam Inc.
- Archistar.ai.
- Chief Architect Inc.
- Abvent S.A.
- SolidWorks Corporation
- Solibri Inc.
- Robert McNeel & Associates
- Archidata SRL.
- DesignBuilder Software Ltd.
- Act-3D B.V
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | April 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 6.05 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 10.95 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 16.0% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 23 |