Acelab

Acelab is a Brooklyn-based startup focused on providing a cloud-based collaboration platform tailored for architecture professionals. Founded by architecture graduate students from Harvard and MIT, Acelab aims to simplify the material selection process, which is often a challenging aspect of architectural work. The platform offers architects access to product data, technical specifications, and CAD details from leading manufacturers. It also enables direct communication between architects and product representatives, facilitating discussions about product performance and sustainability. Acelab's services help architects efficiently navigate product options to meet project requirements, including safety standards and budget constraints. In 2025, the company launched its Materials Hub, enhancing the platform with machine learning and AI to improve search capabilities for sustainable and innovative solutions. Acelab has received significant funding, raising $3.5 million in seed funding in 2021 to support its growth in the architectural technology sector.