--- title: "Gendo Across RIBA Stages | Gendo" description: "How Gendo supports architecture workflows across RIBA Stages 0–4. From competition visuals and concept design to developed design and client sign-off." lang: en json-ld: --- [![Gendo](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/homepage/gendo-logo-white.png)](/) [Features](/product)[Solutions](/workflows)[Resources](/resources)[Pricing](/pricing) About [Log In](https://app.gendo.ai/sign-in)[Start creating ](https://app.gendo.ai/sign-up) ![Architectural visualization](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/glass-pavilion-render.png) Learn Zone # Gendo across the RIBA stages Explore, iterate, and align visually from the earliest project moments. Gendo supports continuous visual exploration when design decisions are still open. Best fit: Stages 0–3 ## Architecture design stages RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages mapped to Gendo's value zone 0 Competition Bids 1 Strategic Definition 2 Preparation & Brief 3 Concept Design 4 Developed Design 5 Technical Design 6 Construction 7 Handover 8 In Use Gendo's sweet spot: Stages 0–3, when the most design choices are still open and fast visual iteration drives better decisions. Early-stage visuals ## From sketch to scene in minutes ![Gendo architectural visualization 1](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/gallery-1.png) ![Gendo architectural visualization 2](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/gallery-2.png) ![Gendo architectural visualization 3](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/gallery-3.png) ![Gendo architectural visualization 4](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/gallery-4.png) ## What architects need early Stages 0–3 share common challenges that traditional visualisation can't keep up with. ### Ideas change fast Early design is fluid. Options evolve daily, sometimes hourly. ### Clients need clarity Stakeholders struggle to read sketches. Visuals bridge the gap. ### Teams need alignment Internal reviews require everyone to see the same thing. ### Visuals are slow and expensive Traditional CGI takes days. Studios limit exploration to protect budgets. ![Sketch to render workflow](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/architectural-sketch-modern-house.jpeg) Sketch → Render in seconds ## How Gendo supports each stage Practical workflows for Stages 0–3, mapped to what you're actually doing. ![Stage 0: Competition / Bids](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/hero-1.png) 0 ### Competition / Bids Typical inputs Early massing Precedent references Rough sketches Gendo helps you Generate compelling visuals fast, test style directions, explore atmosphere before committing What you get - Mood options - Hero images - Early storytelling visuals ![Stage 1: Strategic Definition](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/homepage/gendo-ai-architectural-canvas-hero.webp) 1 ### Strategic Definition Typical inputs Constraints Site context Goals Early sketches Gendo helps you Explore visual intent, create alignment internally, communicate ambition to stakeholders What you get - Direction boards - Early concepts - Option set for review ![Stage 2: Preparation & Brief](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/homepage/gendo-ai-architecture-render-hero.webp) 2 ### Preparation & Brief Typical inputs Brief requirements Early layouts Initial CAD views Gendo helps you Iterate quickly, compare options side-by-side, communicate tradeoffs visually What you get - Refined concept visuals - Internal review set - Client-ready images ![Stage 3: Concept Design](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/hero-4.png) 3 ### Concept Design Typical inputs Clearer geometry Key views Material intent Gendo helps you Elevate realism, test materials and atmosphere, maintain visual continuity across options What you get - Consistent visuals - Option comparisons - Presentation-ready scenes ![Later stage architectural work](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/hero-4.png) 4 5 6 7 8 ## Why Gendo's role shifts after Stage 3 After Concept Design, the work changes. Constraints tighten. Workflows become documentation-heavy. Coordination with engineers, consultants, and contractors takes precedence over visual exploration. Gendo still supports visualisation in later stages—testing materials, generating marketing images, client check-ins—but the highest leverage is earlier, when decisions are fluid and iteration speed directly impacts design quality. The earlier you iterate, the more options you explore. The more options you explore, the better your final design. ## Gendo as a second screen to CAD Two systems, two purposes. Use them together. ### CAD System of record for geometry. Precise, coordinated, documentation-ready. Where technical decisions live. ### Gendo System of record for visual intent. Options, decisions, feedback. Where design direction is explored and aligned. Typical workflow CAD Export view Gendo canvas Iterate & compare Share feedback Back to CAD ![Start exploring](https://assets.gendo.ai/marketing/hero-1.png) ## Start exploring visually in Stage 0 The earlier you bring Gendo into your workflow, the more design options you'll explore. [Try Gendo free](https://app.gendo.ai)[See example workflows](/resources/learn) [Gendo ](#) A living canvas for visual exploration, iteration, and decision-making. ### Product - [Product](/product) - [Pricing](/pricing) - [FAQs](/faqs) ### Company - [About Us](/about-us) - [Career](/career) - [Environmental Statement](/about/environmental-statement) - [Blog](/resources/insights) - [Contact Us](/book-call) ### Connect - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/gendo-ai) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/gendo.ai) - [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@Gendo-ai) © 2026 Gendo. All rights reserved. [Licenses](/licenses)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)