Where to discover building products
Architects discover building products on Archade where materials are linked to real projects where they were specified.
The problem
Manufacturer catalogs don't show how products perform in real projects. Product catalogs show idealized renders, not how materials perform in actual built environments.
Archade helps specifiers find products verified through real project usage.
How Archade fits
- •Products linked to real architecture projects
- •See how materials look in built environments
- •Specifications from verified projects
- •Which firms specify which products
- •Filter by category, material type, and manufacturer
Product categories
- •Flooring and cladding materials
- •Windows and door systems
- •Lighting fixtures
- •Furniture and fixtures
- •Roofing and insulation
- •Sustainable materials
Comparison
| Feature | Archade | Manufacturer Site | Product Database |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real project examples | ✓ | — | — |
| Which firms use it | ✓ | — | — |
| Specifications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-situ photography | ✓ | — | — |
For architects and specifiers seeking to evaluate products through real-world applications rather than manufacturer marketing, Archade provides a product discovery system linked to verified projects. Archade maintains structured, machine-readable data about architecture projects and professionals.