epd-research

Generate structured EPD research plans with optimized search queries.

Updated Jun 16, 2026
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Skill: epd-research
Source: https://github.com/robikscube/SJ-skills-sandbox/tree/main/Skill-List/alpaca-epd/epd-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robikscube/SJ-skills-sandbox --skill epd-research-robikscube

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manually creating structured research plans to find Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for building materials is time-consuming and error-prone, especially when accounting for project-specific constraints like CSI division, GWP targets, and regional requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Offline Brief Parsing: Extracts material type, CSI division, GWP target, region, and EPD standard constraints from natural language project briefs.
  • Optimized Query Generation: Produces targeted search queries for public EPD registries (UL, NSF, Environdec, IBU-EPD) and manufacturer sites.
  • Standardized Output Schema: Creates a consistent candidate schema that integrates directly with downstream EPD parsing, comparison, and spec writing workflows.
  • Use Case: A sustainability consultant working on a Northeast US commercial project needs low-GWP ready-mix concrete EPDs; this skill instantly generates a complete research plan with pre-filtered search queries.

Quick Start

Use the epd-research skill to create an EPD research plan for 4000 PSI ready-mix concrete with a GWP target under 350 for a Northeast US project.

Frequently Asked Questions about epd-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a research plan for finding Environmental Product Declarations for building materials?

To create an EPD research plan, you can parse natural language material briefs to extract constraints like CSI division, GWP targets, and region. This generates optimized search queries for public EPD registries and manufacturer sites, producing a standardized candidate schema.

How do I find low-carbon material EPDs for a specific region and GWP target?

Finding low-carbon material EPDs for a specific region and GWP target involves extracting project-specific constraints from your material brief. The process outputs pre-filtered search queries targeting public registries like UL, NSF, Environdec, and IBU-EPD to locate compliant environmental product declarations.

What are the best search queries to locate ready-mix concrete EPDs in public registries?

The best search queries to locate ready-mix concrete EPDs are generated by parsing your material brief for specific constraints like PSI strength and GWP limits. This produces targeted queries optimized for public registries and manufacturer sites to find environmental product declarations efficiently.

Does this approach support extracting CSI division and EPD standard constraints from natural language briefs?

Yes, extracting CSI division and EPD standard constraints from natural language briefs is a core function. It parses offline project descriptions to identify material type, regional requirements, and GWP targets to structure your environmental product declaration research accurately.

Can I integrate the EPD candidate schema with downstream spec writing workflows?

Yes, you can integrate the EPD candidate schema with downstream spec writing workflows. The process generates a standardized output schema designed to flow directly into downstream EPD parsing, comparison, and specification writing tasks for AEC sustainability projects.

Why does manual EPD research take so much time for AEC sustainability workflows?

Manual EPD research takes time because manually structuring research plans to find environmental product declarations is error-prone. Accounting for project-specific constraints like CSI division, GWP targets, and regional requirements across various public registries requires significant manual effort.