In the ever-evolving landscape of architecture and urban planning, technology continues to push the boundaries of what is possible. One company at the forefront of this transformation is TestFit, a platform dedicated to streamlining the real estate feasibility process through advanced generative design tools. As the construction and development sectors grapple with rising costs and increased demand for optimized space utilization, TestFit’s approach is not just timely but revolutionary.
Founded in 2016 by Clifton Harness and Ryan Griege, who were college roommates, TestFit emerged from a simple yet significant frustration. Harness, trained as an architect and working as a developer, found himself repeatedly drawing apartment units and manually counting parking spaces—a time-consuming and monotonous task. This inefficiency led him to seek help from Griege, who had a background in software development. Together, they automated the process, giving birth to TestFit’s first configurator, which dramatically streamlined the design of apartment complexes.
“At its core, TestFit was created to solve the problem of mundane, repetitive tasks in site planning,” says Laura Paciano, Senior Vice President of Growth at TestFit. “Our goal is to provide an easy-to-use platform for site planning and building optimization, helping developers and architects maximize their potential.”
