Business Details
AI-Powered Code Compliance for Architects
Kestrel Labs is a technology company dedicated to transforming architectural and construction workflows through AI-powered code compliance solutions. Founded by industry experts with decades of combined experience in architecture, software engineering, and compliance management, we specialize in developing tools that integrate seamlessly into Building Information Modeling (BIM) environments. Our flagship product, an AI-driven compliance engine, automates real-time code checks for national, state, and local regulations, including ADA, fire safety, and zoning requirements. By identifying conflicts early and providing actionable fixes, we empower architects to focus on design innovation while minimizing rework and accelerating project approvals.Our teams deep expertise in BIM, Revit, and regulatory frameworks ensures our solutions address real-world challenges faced by solo practitioners, mid-sized teams, and large interdisciplinary firms. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we maintain an updated database of code libraries, ensuring users always align with the latest standards. Our mission is to streamline compliance, reduce risk, and enhance efficiency across the architecture and construction industries.
Services
Code Compliance Checks
BIM Integration
Real-Time Feedback
Generative Solutions
Compliance Reporting
Highlights and features
- We automate code compliance checks with AI, saving 80% of review time.
- Our Revit plugin integrates seamlessly into existing BIM workflows.
- We cover ADA, fire safety, zoning, and local code requirements.
- Our team includes licensed architects and AI engineers with 20+ years of industry experience.
- We provide generative solutions for multi-code conflicts while preserving design intent.
Services
Code Compliance Checks
Automate real-time code compliance checks for ADA, fire safety, zoning, and local regulations. Our AI identifies conflicts early in design phases, reducing rework and ensuring adherence to standards. Ideal for architects seeking to minimize delays during permitting and approvals.
BIM Integration
Seamlessly integrate compliance checks into Revit and BIM workflows. This service eliminates platform switching, allowing teams to validate designs within their existing environment while maintaining creative intent and project timelines.
Generative Solutions
Receive context-specific fixes for multi-code conflicts. Our AI analyzes design intent and regulatory requirements to suggest actionable solutions, streamlining decision-making and preserving architectural vision during iterative design phases.
Compliance Reporting
Generate detailed compliance reports with referenced code sections. This service accelerates municipal reviews by providing clear documentation, reducing back-and-forth with regulators and expediting project approvals.
Real-Time Feedback
Get immediate feedback on design changes across all project phases. This feature ensures compliance remains intact during modifications, preventing costly field adjustments and ensuring alignment with approved plans.
People
Marian Pulford
Co-Founder & CEO
Strategic leader with expertise in scaling organizations, AI implementation, and fundraising. Previously led operations at strategic consultancies and spearheaded a $5M capital campaign for RiNo Art District.
Austin Pulford
Co-Founder & Architect
Licensed architect with 15+ years of experience in commercial projects and BIM workflows. Pioneered digital solutions at Davis Partnership Architects and leads Kestrels compliance engine development.
Smuel Balogh
AI Engineer
Senior AI engineer with a decade of experience building production-grade systems for LLMs, fraud detection, and knowledge engineering across regulated industries and fintech.
Bob Messegee
Founding Advisor & CTO
20+ years in software architecture and engineering leadership. Former VP of Solution Engineering and co-founder of Bruder Design House, blending digital systems with construction expertise.
Sean Gatzen
Founding Advisor
Architect and lecturer with dual expertise in commercial finance and design. Advises on market fit and financial readiness, bridging visionary architecture with capital partner needs.
Questions
How does Kestrel integrate with existing BIM workflows?
Kestrel is a Revit plugin that operates directly within your BIM model, providing real-time compliance checks without requiring platform switches.
What building codes does Kestrel support?
Kestrel covers ADA, fire safety, zoning, and local regulations, with an automatically updated database to ensure alignment with the latest standards.
Can Kestrel handle multi-code conflicts?
Yes, our AI provides generative solutions for conflicts across multiple codes, preserving design intent while resolving compliance issues.
Is Kestrel suitable for small architectural firms?
Absolutely. Kestrel streamlines compliance for solo practitioners and mid-sized teams, reducing rework and improving efficiency regardless of project scale.
How does Kestrel reduce project delays?
By identifying compliance issues early and automating QA/QC reviews, Kestrel minimizes costly redesigns and accelerates permitting approvals.
