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building-typology

Name: building-typology
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Author: blackleg29

Identify and apply building typologies for architectural planning scenarios.

Updated May 23, 2026

Search Tags:#architectural-design #mixed-use #building-typology #plan-configuration #core-layout #density-analysis #daylight-access

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npx skills add https://github.com/Blackleg29/Architecture --skill building-typology-blackleg29

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: building-typology
Source: https://github.com/Blackleg29/Architecture/tree/main/skills/building-typology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Blackleg29/Architecture --skill building-typology-blackleg29

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you choose and justify the right building typology when you need to balance density, daylight, efficiency, circulation, and user experience across a project.

Core Features & Use Cases

Typology selection: Compare residential, office, healthcare, education, hospitality, cultural, and mixed-use forms.
Metric benchmarking: Evaluate plan depth, core type, unit sizes, NTG ratio, floor-to-floor height, parking, and density.
Precedent support: Reference exemplar buildings to ground design decisions in real-world typological patterns.
Use case: A designer can test whether a mid-rise slab, point tower, courtyard block, or walk-up apartment best suits a site and brief.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to compare two building typologies for your site and recommend the one that best fits your daylight, density, and circulation goals.

Frequently Asked Questions about building-typology

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I choose the right building typology for a mixed-use site?▼

Building typology selection involves comparing residential, office, or mixed-use forms against site constraints. This Skill benchmarks density, daylight access, and circulation metrics to identify whether a slab, point tower, or courtyard block best fits your project goals.

What is the best way to compare a mid-rise slab and a point tower for daylight and density?▼

Comparing a mid-rise slab and point tower requires evaluating plan depth, core layout, and floor-to-floor height. This Skill benchmarks these typology metrics, measuring daylight access and density to recommend the optimal form for your site.

Can I benchmark plan configuration and NTG ratios for different building forms?▼

Yes, you can benchmark plan configuration and NTG ratios across various building forms. The Skill evaluates dimensions, core type, structural systems, and circulation to provide measurable metrics for typology comparison and design justification.

How do I evaluate core layout and parking strategy for a residential architecture project?▼

Evaluating core layout and parking strategy for residential projects requires analyzing unit mix, plan depth, and density. The Skill applies typological benchmarks to test these parameters against code-sensitive access and real-world exemplar patterns.

Does this building form selection tool support healthcare and education planning scenarios?▼

Yes, building form selection supports healthcare, education, hospitality, and cultural planning scenarios. The Skill evaluates typology metrics including circulation, structural systems, and floor-to-floor height to fit specialized architectural briefs.

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