en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. internet home improvement platform Houzz Inc. announced on May 27, 2026, in West Hollywood, California, the launch of three new visualization features for its integrated project management and design software, Houzz Pro, including elevation view generation, built-in annotation tools, and AI-driven custom surface materials, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of residential construction and design professionals in project communication, design expression, and team collaboration.
Houzz was founded by Adi Tatarko and Alon Cohen in 2009 in Palo Alto, California, initially to address home renovation needs, and has gradually evolved into a comprehensive platform integrating a designer community, content discovery, and e-commerce services. As of 2025, Houzz has over 40 million monthly active users, with more than 3 million construction and design industry professionals and over 70 million homeowners and home enthusiasts on the platform. It has raised over $600 million in cumulative funding and was listed on the Hurun Global Unicorn Index with a valuation of 29.5 billion RMB.
The three new features are all integrated into Houzz Pro's 3D Floor Plan tool. The elevation view function allows professional users to generate elevation views directly from the 3D Floor Plan, providing clear visual references for cabinets, built-in furniture, and architectural features, helping present specific design details, dimensions, and perspectives to clients, while offering precise construction guidance to subcontractors. The custom surface material feature leverages AI technology, enabling users to convert any trimmed finish material into a 3D texture and apply it to walls, floors, backsplashes, countertops, and product surfaces in the 3D Floor Plan, reducing reliance on placeholders and helping clients more accurately visualize the final design. The built-in annotation tool allows users to add notes, dimensions, and descriptions directly on floor plans and elevation views, facilitating clear communication of specifications, materials, and installation details to clients and subcontractors. Additionally, Houzz Pro has updated its Mood Boards feature, optimizing collaboration and client feedback management processes during the design phase.
Houzz co-founder and CEO Alon Cohen stated that clear information communication is key to successful project execution. With these updates, professional users can incorporate every detail, including finishes and elevation views, into a unified shared view, thereby improving communication effectiveness, enhancing execution smoothness, and increasing confidence in project advancement.
The launch of these three new features further expands Houzz Pro's visualization collaboration capabilities in the residential construction and design software sector. As of June 2026, Houzz Pro has evolved from a single 3D Floor Plan tool into a comprehensive platform integrating project management, client communication, finance, and procurement.
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