Case Study: RDA Multi-Family

March 10, 2025

Accelerating Design Cycles for Maximum Unit Density

Ralph David Abernathy (RDA) developers partnered with Cove Architecture to optimize their multi-family residential project in Atlanta. Their primary goals were to reduce the design cycle time and maximize the number of units that could fit on the site while maintaining quality and compliance with local regulations.

The Challenge

The developers faced several challenges with this project:

A complex site with irregular boundaries and topography
Strict zoning regulations limiting building height and setbacks
The need to maximize unit count for project viability
A tight timeline to secure financing

Our AI-Powered Solution

Cove Architecture deployed our proprietary AI platform to:

Generate and analyze over 500 potential site layouts in just 48 hours
Optimize unit placement to maximize density while maintaining quality standards
Ensure compliance with all zoning and building code requirements
Provide real-time cost estimates for each design iteration

Results

30%

Increase in unit count compared to initial manual designs

75%

Reduction in design cycle time from concept to construction documents

15%

Cost savings through optimized material usage and construction efficiency

"Cove Architecture's AI-powered approach allowed us to explore design options we wouldn't have considered otherwise. The result was a project with more units than we thought possible, completed in record time."
— RDA Development Partner