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Architecture Studio
Agents, skills, and rules for architects, designers, and AEC professionals — use with Claude Desktop or Claude Code.
Architecture Studio teaches Claude architecture-specific workflows — site analysis, zoning, space programming, specifications, materials research, sustainability, and presentations.
7 agents, 37 skills, 7 rules, and 3 hooks across 9 plugins. Built by ALPA.
Architecture
Architecture Studio
├── /studio ← entry point
│
├── agents/
│ ├── site-planner 4 skills · site research + synthesis
│ ├── nyc-zoning-expert 9 skills · property records + zoning + 3D
│ ├── workplace-strategist 2 skills · occupancy + programming
│ ├── product-and-materials-researcher 5 skills · find, extract, tag
│ ├── ffe-designer 7 skills · schedule, QA, export
│ ├── sustainability-specialist 4 skills · EPDs, GWP, LEED
│ └── brand-manager 2 skills · decks + palettes
│
├── plugins/
│ ├── 00-due-diligence 7 skills
│ ├── 01-site-planning 4 skills
│ ├── 02-zoning-analysis 2 skills
│ ├── 03-programming 2 skills
│ ├── 04-specifications 1 skill
│ ├── 05-sustainability 4 skills
│ ├── 06-materials-research 12 skills
│ ├── 07-presentations 3 skills
│ └── 08-dispatcher 2 skills
│
├── rules/
│ ├── units-and-measurements
│ ├── code-citations
│ ├── professional-disclaimer
│ ├── csi-formatting
│ ├── terminology
│ ├── output-formatting
│ └── transparency
│
└── hooks/
├── post-write-disclaimer-check
├── post-output-metadata
└── pre-commit-spec-lint
Agents orchestrate skills across plugins — they assess your input, choose a path, and exercise judgment. Skills are single-purpose tools invoked with a slash command. Rules govern every output. Hooks are event-driven automations. Skills are grouped into plugins (installable bundles organized by project lifecycle).
Quick Start
Install
Claude Desktop: Open Customize → Browse plugins → + → Add marketplace from GitHub → enter AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects
Claude Code:
claude plugin marketplace add AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects
claude plugin install 01-site-planning@skills-for-architects
Use
Type /studio followed by what you need. The router reads your request and hands off to the right agent or skill.
/studio task chair, mesh back, under $800
/studio 123 Main St, Brooklyn NY
/studio I need a space program for 200 people
/studio parse this EPD
Type /skills for the full menu. Or call any skill directly by name (e.g. /environmental-analysis 123 Main St).
Agents
Agents are the orchestration layer. Describe your task — the agent decides which skills to call, in what order, and what judgment to apply.
| Agent | Domain | What it does | |-------|--------|-------------| | site-planner | Site Planning | Runs all site research in parallel, synthesizes a unified brief with opportunities and constraints | | nyc-zoning-expert | Due Diligence + Zoning | Full NYC property and zoning analysis — due diligence, buildable envelope, 3D visualization | | workplace-strategist | Programming | Translates headcount and work style into space programs — occupancy compliance, zone allocation, room schedules | | product-and-materials-researcher | Materials Research | Finds products from a brief, extracts specs from URLs/PDFs, tags and classifies, finds alternatives | | ffe-designer | FF&E Design | Builds clean schedules from messy inputs, composes room packages, runs QA, exports to dealer formats | | sustainability-specialist | Sustainability | Evaluates environmental impact — finds EPDs, compares GWP, checks LEED eligibility, writes spec thresholds | | brand-manager | Presentations | Owns visual identity — builds decks, creates palettes, QAs deliverables for presentation readiness |
See the agents directory for full workflows and handoff logic.
Plugins & Skills
Organized by project lifecycle — from due diligence through delivery.
| # | Plugin | Skills | Description |
|---|--------|--------|-------------|
| 0 | Due Diligence | 7 | NYC property data: landmarks, DOB permits, violations, ACRIS, HPD, BSA. |
| 1 | Site Planning | 4 | Site research: environmental, mobility, demographics, history. |
| 2 | Zoning Analysis | 2 | Zoning envelope analysis and 3D visualization for NYC. |
| 3 | Programming | 2 | Workplace strategy: space programs, occupancy loads, IBC compliance. |
| 4 | Specifications | 1 | CSI outline specifications from a materials list. |
| 5 | Sustainability | 4 | EPD parsing, research, comparison, and GWP thresholds. |
| 6 | Materials Research | 12 | FF&E product research, spec extraction, cleanup, and image processing. |
| 7 | Presentations | 3 | Slide deck generation, color palette creation, and image resizing for web, social, slides, and print. |
| 8 | Dispatcher | 2 | Studio router (/studio) and help menu (/skills). |
Due Diligence
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| /nyc-landmarks | LPC landmark and historic district check |
| /nyc-dob-permits | DOB permit and filing history |
| /nyc-dob-violations | DOB and ECB violations |
| /nyc-acris | ACRIS property transaction records |
| /nyc-hpd | HPD violations, complaints, and registration |
| /nyc-bsa | BSA variances and special permits |
| /nyc-property-report | Combined NYC property report — all 6 above |
Site Planning
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| /environmental-analysis | Climate, precipitation, wind, sun angles, flood zones, seismic risk, soil |
| /mobility-analysis | Transit, walk/bike/transit scores, pedestrian infrastructure |
| /demographics-analysis | Population, income, age, housing market, employment |
| /history | Neighborhood context, landmarks, commercial activity, planned development |
Zoning Analysis
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| /zoning-analysis-nyc | NYC buildable envelope — FAR, height, setbacks, use groups from PLUTO |
| /zoning-envelope | Interactive 3D zoning envelope viewer |
Programming
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| /workplace-programmer | Space programs from headcount and work style |
| /occupancy-calculator | IBC occupancy loads, egress, plumbing fixture counts |
Specifications
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| /spec-writer | CSI outline specs — MasterFormat divisions, three-part sections |
Sustainability
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| /epd-parser | Extract data from EPD PDFs — GWP, life cycle stages, certifications |
| /epd-research | Search EC3, UL, Environdec for EPDs by material or category |
| /epd-compare | Side-by-side environmental impact comparison |
| /epd-to-spec | CSI specs with EPD requirements and GWP thresholds |
Materials Research
| Skill | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| /product-research | Find products from a design brief |
| /product-spec-bulk-fetch | Extract specs from product URLs at scale |
| /product-data-cleanup | Normalize messy FF&E schedules |
| /product-spec-pdf-parser | Ext