Case Study: Architizer achieves modernized, scalable, high‑availability Solr search and 10x ROI with SearchStax

Architizer Selects Searchstax, the Leading Solr-As-A-Service Solution, to Upgrade Search Infrastructure

Architizer, the platform that connects over 25,000 architecture firms with building-product manufacturers, faced an aging search infrastructure—still on Apache Solr 4.6—while content and traffic grew exponentially. To avoid diverting engineering resources to complex upgrades and 24x7 maintenance, Architizer chose SearchStax and its fully managed Solr-as-a-Service to modernize search without interrupting product development.

SearchStax built and deployed a multi-node, load‑balanced production environment, migrated Architizer’s collections, and upgraded Solr to current versions while providing Platinum-level 24x7x365 support with sub‑hour incident response. The SearchStax automation enabled deployment to production within days, reduced total cost of ownership, accelerated the upgrade timeline, and delivered an estimated ROI of at least 10x versus a DIY approach.

Architizer

David Rowe

Software Engineer