Acelab provides the Material Hub, an all-in-one platform for Architecture and Design (A&D) firms to research, select, and document building materials. The platform centralizes firm knowledge, offers AI-powered search across a comprehensive product database, and streamlines specification workflows. It integrates directly with Revit to connect material intelligence with active BIM design processes, improving decision-making and documentation accuracy.
Funding
$8.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Architects and project teams face challenges in efficiently researching, comparing, and selecting building materials due to fragmented information and the need to evaluate a vast array of products. Traditional methods often involve time-consuming manual searches, making it difficult to optimize for performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Solution
Acelab is an online platform that streamlines the building material selection process for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. By leveraging an AI-driven visual search engine, Acelab enables users to quickly evaluate and compare over 25,000 building products available in the U.S. The platform facilitates collaboration by allowing teams to generate side-by-side product comparisons, connect directly with manufacturers, and maintain cloud-based project archives. Acelab aims to improve efficiency and decision-making in material specification, from initial research to final selection.
Target Audience
Acelab primarily targets architects, specifiers, project teams, and other AEC professionals involved in the research, selection, and management of building materials.
Features
- AI-powered visual search engine for rapid product discovery based on project requirements and aesthetic preferences
- Comprehensive database of over 25,000 building products with up-to-date specifications and visual representations
- Side-by-side comparison tools for evaluating products based on performance, sustainability, and cost
- Direct connection to vetted manufacturers and product representatives for streamlined communication
- Cloud-based project archives for organizing products, documents, and team collaboration
- Automated generation of product schedules based on selected materials
- Specification generator for creating 3-part specs pre-filled with material data and project information (Coming Soon)
- Integration with building science courses, webinars, and construction details for enhanced education and resources