ArchiTool Beta

Terrain Analysis & Grading

Upload a site, read its natural drainage, sculpt grading to balance cut and fill, and watch storm response update in real time. Three modes: Flow (read the land), Rainfall (test a storm), Grading (regrade and see what changes).

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Hydrology

Water Flow & Rainfall Lab

Bring in a site — upload a survey, pull real elevation from any location, or try a demo — then read its natural drainage. Switch to rainfall mode to overlay storm depth, infiltration, and flood extent.

Terrain source

Load your site

Upload a survey, pull real elevation from anywhere on Earth, or start with a demo.

Extent1.00 km wide
1 × 1 kmCenter 32.0853, 34.7818
Hold Shift to draw · pan/zoom as usual
Loading map…
or Shift-drag to draw a custom area.

Search above, or Shift-drag on the map to choose your site.

Student Tip

Identify Design Risks & Opportunities

As you read the overlays, annotate the following to justify your design moves:

Critical low spots needing drains, grading, or storage
Areas requiring elevation changes or dedicated drainage
Good zones for rain gardens, infiltration beds, or terraces
Problematic entrances, courtyards, or pedestrian routes
Landscape structures leveraging high/dry ridges