Architect Foundations
Auto-activated foundation layer for the Architect Skills plugin providing practitioner-grade reference across 50+ architects and theorists (Vitruvius through Kere), 100+ quantitative rules of thumb sourced from IBC, ASHRAE 90.1, ADA/ABA, NFPA 101, BS EN 1991-1995, Neufert Architects' Data, and Architectural Graphic Standards. Covers all major building typologies (residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, special), design quality frameworks (RIBA Plan of Work 2020, AIA Framework for Design Excellence, CABE Building for Life 12), sustainability rating systems (LEED BD+C v4.1, BREEAM New Construction 2024, Passive House Classic/Plus/Premium, WELL v2, Living Building Challenge 4.0, Fitwel), fire and life safety codes (NFPA 101, IBC Ch. 7-10, BS 9999, Approved Document B), accessibility standards (ADA 2010, BS 8300, EN 17210, DDA), acoustic performance (ASTM E90 STC, ASTM E492 IIC, BB93, DIN 4109), structural systems, envelope performance, daylighting metrics, and an anti-pattern catalog of common design