This platform provides a centralized database of over 35,000 verified construction materials, including low-carbon alternatives. It enables design and construction teams to collaborate on material selection within shared workspaces using harmonized, traceable data. The service streamlines procurement workflows by integrating up-to-date product information directly into project tools via API.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The construction industry faces challenges in reducing its significant contribution to global carbon emissions due to a lack of transparent and reliable environmental data for building materials. Smaller architecture firms and solo practitioners often struggle to access the resources and expertise needed to make informed, sustainable material choices, widening the knowledge gap in the industry.
Solution
Revalu provides a material data platform designed to democratize access to environmental data and promote sustainable building practices. The platform offers a comprehensive database of material information, including metrics like upfront carbon, water usage, and energy mix, displayed clearly for easy comparison. Revalu's solutions integrate with existing design tools, enabling architects and planners to assess the environmental impact of material choices early in the design process. By streamlining data access and reducing manual collection efforts, Revalu empowers businesses to make informed decisions, reduce their environmental footprint, and comply with evolving regulatory standards.
Target Audience
Revalu primarily targets architects, developers, and construction companies, with a focus on small to mid-sized firms seeking to enhance their sustainability practices and make informed material choices.
Features
- Access to Europe's largest material emission database with over one million data points
- AI-driven accuracy checker to ensure data reliability
- Integration with design software via API for real-time environmental impact assessment
- Free digital platform providing a material data library with a selection of environmental indicators
- Material Innovation Hub showcasing bio-based and recycled materials
- Easy GWP and Taxonomy benchmarking
- Public and private collections for curated material libraries
- Excel, Rhino, and Revit integration