Architectural Design Reviewer
Systematically review architectural designs for code compliance and structural feasibility
What You Can Do
You can conduct rigorous architectural design reviews that verify compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, energy regulations, and client requirements. The skill produces evidence-based, severity-ranked findings with specific remediation recommendations and regulatory citations, enabling you to identify issues before design phase submission or construction document preparation.
Features
systematically check designs against International Building Code (IBC), local amendments, and jurisdiction-specific codes with cite-backs
verify accessibility compliance with specific regulatory references and remediation guidance
assess structural viability and identify coordination gaps with engineering scope
evaluate designs against energy regulations and sustainability performance requirements
categorize issues as Critical, Major, or Minor with specific modification recommendations
cross-reference design elements against project requirements matrix
include specific code sections and standards references for each finding
Example Output
Example 1: Code Compliance Finding
- Critical: Occupancy separation wall at third floor does not meet 2-hour fire rating requirement per IBC Section 706.4. Recommend upgrading to Type X drywall assembly or equivalent rated assembly.
Example 2: ADA Compliance Issue
- Major: Accessible route to employee work area has 5% slope exceeding ADA Standard 403.3 maximum of 5%. Recommend modifying path or providing accessible alternative route per ADA 206.2.2.
Example 3: Energy Efficiency Note
- Minor: Window-to-wall ratio on south elevation (42%) exceeds IECC recommended 30% for climate zone 5A. Consider exterior shading or high-performance glazing to optimize thermal performance.
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file for systematic design review protocols:
- Architectural compliance checklist covering IBC, ADA, energy codes, and structural requirements:
- Severity classification framework (Critical/Major/Minor) with remediation templates:
- Regulatory citation reference guide for common code sections:
- Client requirement traceability matrix template:
- Design review report template with findings documentation structure:
Who It's For
- Project architects conducting internal design reviews at SD and CD phases
- Design leaders performing quality assurance verification before submissions
- Architecture firm quality control reviewers ensuring code compliance
- Design principals reviewing junior architect work products
- Building officials or third-party design reviewers conducting independent verification
Best For
- Design review at 50% design development phase milestone
- Pre-construction document submittal verification
- Design modifications requiring compliance re-verification
- Multi-disciplinary coordination screening before engineer reviews
- Client presentations requiring code compliance documentation
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