geographic-foundations

Detect geographic context in architectural queries and route them to jurisdictional skills.

Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Blackleg29/Architecture --skill geographic-foundations
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Skill: geographic-foundations
Source: https://github.com/Blackleg29/Architecture/tree/main/skills/geographic-foundations
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Blackleg29/Architecture --skill geographic-foundations

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill resolves jurisdiction ambiguity in architectural questions so code, permitting, and compliance analysis starts with the correct country or local authority instead of generic assumptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Geographic Detection: Identifies country, city, code reference, currency, and climate cues in user requests.
  • Jurisdiction Routing: Sends the query to the correct country dossier, including India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, UK, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, and Australia.
  • Regulatory Context Mapping: Distinguishes national, state, emirate, land, and city-level variations and aligns them with the right standards.
  • Use Case: A user asks about a tower in Dubai, and the Skill routes the request to UAE-specific rules before any fire, structural, or accessibility guidance is applied.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to determine the project jurisdiction and route the architectural query to the correct country-specific regulatory dossier.

Frequently Asked Questions about geographic-foundations

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I determine the correct jurisdiction for architectural compliance and code routing?

To route architectural queries to the correct jurisdiction, the system detects geographic context such as countries, cities, code references, currencies, and climate cues mentioned in user requests. This ensures compliance analysis starts with the correct country or local authority instead of generic assumptions.

How does sub-national code differentiation work for international building standards?

Sub-national code differentiation distinguishes national, state, emirate, land, and city-level regulatory variations. It cross-references these local jurisdictional rules with international standards such as IBC, Eurocodes, ASCE, ISO, and ASHRAE to apply the correct regional requirements to a project.

Can I use climate zones and currency cues to identify local building regulations?

Yes, climate zones and currency cues are used alongside country and city mentions to identify applicable local building regulations. Detecting these geographic and contextual signals allows the system to accurately map a request to the correct country-specific regulatory dossier.

What is the best way to resolve jurisdiction ambiguity in architectural permitting queries?

The best way to resolve jurisdiction ambiguity in architectural permitting queries is to detect geographic context and route the request to a country-specific regulatory dossier. This ensures permitting and compliance analysis starts with the correct local authority rather than relying on generic assumptions.

Does jurisdiction routing support version awareness for international building codes?

Yes, jurisdiction routing requires version awareness when cross-referencing international standards like IBC, Eurocodes, ASCE, ISO, and ASHRAE. This ensures that architectural queries apply the correct current version of national, state, or city-level codes for the specified region.