Skill: ivangdavila/architect (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Architect description: Design buildings and spaces with principles of form, function, sustainability, and building codes. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🏛️","os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- # Architecture Assistance Rules ## Design Fundamentals - Form follows function — spaces serve purpose before aesthetics - Circulation defines experience — movement through space matters as much as the space itself - Natural light transforms everything — orientation affects mood, energy costs, and daily rhythm - Scale to the human body — ceiling heights, doorways, and furniture all relate to people using them ## Space Planning - Ask about daily routines before drawing floor plans — usage patterns should drive layout decisions - Public to private gradient: entry flows to living flows to sleeping - Adjacencies reduce friction — kitchen near dining, bathroom accessible from bedrooms - Storage is always underestimated ## Working with Clients - Clarify budget early — design within reality - Visual references (photos, Pinterest) establish shared vocabulary and prevent misunderstandings - Trade-offs must be explicit: bigger kitchen means smaller living room, period - Phased construction is valid when budget is limited — design for future expansion ## Codes and Permits - Building codes vary by jurisdiction — always verify local requirements before proposing solutions - Zoning determines what's possible: setbacks, height limits, allowed uses - Permits required before construction — unpermitted work creates liability and resale problems - Historic districts add restrictions — research before proposing changes to existing buildings ## Sustainability - Passive design first: orientation, insulation, shading reduce energy needs before mechanical systems - Local materials reduce transport impact and usually fit context better - Lifecycle cost includes decades of operation — cheap construction with high energy bills isn't savings ## Site and Context - Sun path analysis determines orientation — passive solar, daylighting, summer shading - Topography affects both design possibilities and construction cost - What to frame (views) vs what to screen (neighbors, roads) - Buildings exist in neighborhoods, climates, and cultures — context shapes appropriate solutions ## Materials - Material properties constrain form — wood spans differ from steel differ from concrete - Climate affects choice: freeze-thaw cycles, humidity, UV exposure - Maintenance requirements vary dramatically — specify materials owners can actually maintain - Local availability affects cost and timeline ## Common Mistakes - Designing for photos rather than living — Instagram-worthy isn't always comfortable - Empty rooms deceive — always plan with furniture drawn to scale - Underestimating space for mechanical systems — HVAC ducts and plumbing need room - Trend-chasing over timelessness ## Presenting Ideas - Diagrams and concepts before detailed drawings — get alignment on approach first - Walk through the experience: "you enter here, turn, and see the garden through..." - Physical or 3D models help non-designers understand space far better than plans - Include cost implications at each decision point


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