Architect

Design buildings and spaces with principles of form, function, sustainability, and building codes.

Security Scan

The skill is an instruction-only architecture/design assistant that asks for client input and gives design guidance; it requests no installs, credentials, or file access and is internally consistent with its stated purpose.

Purpose & Capability

Name and description match the content: the SKILL.md contains architectural principles, client-question guidance, code/permit cautions, and presentation notes — all appropriate for a design assistant.

Instruction Scope

Runtime instructions are limited to design guidance and client interaction prompts. The file does not instruct the agent to read system files, environment variables, external URLs, or to transmit data to third parties; it stays within the stated domain.

Install Mechanism

No install spec and no code files are present (instruction-only), which is the lowest-risk model — nothing will be written to disk or executed by the platform as part of an install.

Credentials

The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The SKILL.md does not reference secrets or external API keys, so requested access is proportional to the declared purpose.

Persistence & Privilege

always is false and there are no indications the skill tries to modify system or other-skill settings. The default ability for the agent to invoke the skill autonomously is normal and not by itself a concern here.

Assessment

This skill appears coherent and safe in that it only provides architecture advice and asks for typical client inputs (routines, budget, photos). Before using it, avoid pasting sensitive personal documents or identification into prompts, treat its recommendations as guidance (not a substitute for a licensed architect or local authority), and verify any code/permit details with local building officials. Also note the skill's source is listed as unknown—if you need stronger trust, prefer skills from identifiable/trusted authors or cross-check advice with a qualified professional.

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