How We’re Using AI to Fix One of Architecture’s Biggest Bottlenecks: Code Compliance
Every architect knows the pain of navigating building codes. It’s one of the profession’s most tedious and time-consuming tasks—and one of the most consequential. At Kestrel Labs, we believe code compliance shouldn’t slow down innovation.
That’s why we’re building Kestrel, an AI-powered solution designed to solve this problem at the source.
Why Code Compliance Is a Bottleneck
Every architecture project is governed by thousands of pages of national, state, and local building regulations. These codes are complex, fragmented, and constantly evolving—making manual compliance checks inefficient at best, and risky at worst.
The result? Architects spend hours reviewing regulations instead of designing, and mistakes often lead to costly rework, delayed approvals, or missed code violations.
Kestrel visualizes code violations and design conflicts directly inside your BIM environment—no switching platforms, no guesswork.
Our Solution: Real-Time AI Inside Your BIM Workflow
Kestrel integrates directly into BIM platforms like Revit, where architectural design actually happens. Instead of forcing architects to leave their workflow to interpret external code documents, our software brings compliance logic into the model itself.
We use AI to:
Automatically detect code violations
Cross-reference multiple regulatory layers (e.g., IBC, ADA, local amendments)
Suggest precise, actionable corrections in real time
No delays. No back-and-forth. Just faster, safer, more confident design.
Shaping the Future of AI in Architecture
We’re proud to share that our Co-Founder and CTO, Alexander Stanga, has been selected for the Perplexity AI Business Fellowship. This program brings together top builders and founders at the intersection of artificial intelligence and enterprise software.
Through the fellowship, we’ll gain insights from leaders like:
Jensen Huang (CEO of NVIDIA)
Aaron Levie (CEO of Box)
Their experience scaling AI products across industries will directly inform how we develop and deploy Kestrel’s compliance engine.
Kestrel Labs Co-Founder and CTO Alexander Stanga joins the Perplexity AI Business Fellowship to advance our AI strategy with insights from leaders at NVIDIA, Box, and more.
What’s Next
We’re not just talking about automating compliance—we’re already doing it, inside the model, where it matters most. As we continue refining our architecture software platform, we’re focused on:
Deepening BIM integration
Scaling across jurisdictions
Delivering measurable ROI for pilot firms
If you’re an architecture firm interested in early access check out how Kestrel works.
