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Acelab

AI-powered building material research, comparison, and specification platform

Cloud-based Material Hub platform that provides architects and designers with unified access to 200,000+ building products, intelligent AI search (ProductAdvisor), project collaboration tools, and seamless Revit integration for automated specification generation.

$25M+ ($3.5M seed + $13.5M Series A) raisedGrowth Stage
Founded 2019 · 20,000+ architecture and design firms including 50% of ENR Top 100 (Gensler, AECOM, Stantec, CannonDesign)
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Architects and designers spend hours researching and comparing building products across disparate vendor catalogs, then manually documenting specifications in project files. This fragmented workflow delays design decisions, introduces documentation errors, and duplicates effort across projects.

The Solution

Unified AI-powered platform with 200,000+ product database, intelligent ProductAdvisor search engine, project workspace for team collaboration, and bidirectional Revit integration that automatically generates specifications and keynotes from material selections.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSWeb Application
Integrations
Autodesk Revit (bidirectional with Material Hub Pro)Manufacturer platforms
Disciplines
Architecture, Interior Design
Workflows
Design & BIM
Project Phases
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Institutional
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Design intent, Project specifications, Performance requirements
Optional:Existing Revit models, Firm project history, Sustainability criteria, Budget constraints
Formats:Revit .rvt files, Web browser input, Manual specification entry
Output
What you get
Format:Material specification documents with automated Revit integration
Fields:Material/product selections, Specification data (CSI MasterFormat), Revit families with embedded specs, Automated keynote annotations, Product datasheets and details, Manufacturer contact information, Lead time and availability data
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary AI-powered ProductAdvisor search engine
Accuracy:Not publicly specified
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project data retained in user account indefinitely; deletion available upon request
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Standard data security safeguards (no SOC 2 certification publicly mentioned)
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API access
Method:Not publicly documented
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Unified product research and comparison across building material categories (windows, doors, cladding, roofing, insulation)
  • ·Team-based material selection with project workspace collaboration
  • ·Automated specification generation from Revit models using Material Hub Pro
  • ·CSI MasterFormat-compliant drawing keynote automation
  • ·Early-stage design decisions with performance-based product filtering
  • ·Access to 200,000+ products including emerging sustainable brands and specialty systems
  • ·Direct connection with manufacturers for quotes and lead time information
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Free for architects, designers, and owners (core Material Hub platform)
Pro
Material Hub Pro (paid upgrade) - pricing not publicly disclosed; includes Revit integration and automated keynote generation
Enterprise
Manufacturer subscription model; architecture firms can upgrade to Pro; contact for custom pricing
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-03
Data Sources (11)
Fields Checked (17)
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Not Found (7)
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About this research: This record summarizes the cited sources and fields checked. A research date does not establish hands-on testing. Consult the original sources for current details and limitations.
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