Hey!
We're LandArchTools!
At LandArchTools we craft digital solutions that empower designers through data accessibility, agency, and light-hearted engagement.
Our Mission:
Build Awesome
We believe in building the coolest tools in the industry. We’re tired of AEC programs looking like excel, were here building the tools we love to use.
Our Story
Thomas Chapman, a self taught developer with over a decade of experience in Landscape Architecture, envisioned PhytoFiles as a solution to longstanding industry challenges.
In 2020, driven by frustrations with existing industry tools and the lockdown of the pandemic, Thomas created the open-source plugin LandArchTools for Rhino. This tool addressed critical gaps in the software's capabilities for Landscape Architecture, quickly gaining widespread adoption in studios globally and demonstrating the need for improved tools in the field.
While serving as the Computational Design Lead at a prominent studio, Thomas observed that individuals possessed extensive plant knowledge that didn't conform to conventional horticultural databases. Moreover, existing plant data was often mistrusted by those who didn't author it. This insight led to the concept of a democratic, social, plant database.
Working tirelessly on nights and weekends, Thomas developed the PhytoFiles Alpha. Over six months, he continually refined the app's architecture to create a truly user-driven plant database.
To be continued...
Why Join Us?
PhytoFiles is more than a database; it’s an opportunity to influence and expand a critical resource for designers everywhere. Your contributions directly enhance the collective knowledge of the community, making it an invaluable tool for all.
Your feedback is crucial to us. Dive into PhytoFiles, explore its features, and share your thoughts on what you’d love to see next. Together, we can create the ultimate platform for plant discovery and design.
This is just the beginning. We are continuously working to integrate everything we've ever wanted for planting design into PhytoFiles. Join us on this exciting journey and see how PhytoFiles can inspire your next project!
Chat with Us!
Join our discord and let us know what you think or chat with other like minded PhytoFilers!