| name | computational-design |
| description | Support concept-stage design decisions with calculation-oriented climate, solar, load, and sustainability analysis workflows. |
Computational Design Skill
Purpose
Support design decisions with calculation-oriented methods and architecture-performance reasoning.
Skill Pack
1) workflow-calculator
Inputs
- Design stage and deliverable type
- Team size and role assumptions
- Timeline constraints
Workflow
- Define workload assumptions.
- Estimate effort by phase.
- Compare timeline options and constraints.
- Return planning-ready effort guidance.
Output Contract
- Input assumptions
- Estimated effort and timeline ranges
- Risk flags and adjustment suggestions
2) climate-analysis
Inputs
- Climate zone or location proxy
- Seasonal design priorities
- Envelope assumptions
Workflow
- Select relevant climate indicators.
- Map seasonal constraints to design decisions.
- Evaluate high-level performance implications.
- Return climate-driven design guidance.
Output Contract
- Climate indicators used
- Design implications by season
- Suggested envelope and orientation adjustments
3) site-solar-analysis
Inputs
- Site orientation and context
- Massing assumptions
- Target daylight or solar control goals
Workflow
- Declare site and massing assumptions.
- Evaluate solar exposure windows.
- Identify shading and daylight tradeoffs.
- Return siting and facade adjustment options.
Output Contract
- Solar exposure findings
- Shading/daylight tradeoff notes
- Recommended siting or facade moves
4) building-load-calculations
Inputs
- Program and occupancy assumptions
- Geometry and envelope assumptions
- Equipment and schedule assumptions
Workflow
- Define simplified load model boundaries.
- Run early-stage load estimates.
- Compare options with major load drivers.
- Return decision support for concept stage.
Output Contract
- Load estimate summary
- Key drivers and sensitivities
- Caveats for non-stamped use
5) lifecycle-sustainability
Inputs
- Material/system options
- Lifecycle boundary assumptions
- Sustainability targets
Workflow
- Define lifecycle boundary and baseline case.
- Compare options on impact indicators.
- Highlight tradeoffs and uncertainty.
- Return recommendation with assumptions.
Output Contract
- Lifecycle comparison table
- Tradeoff summary
- Next-step validation checklist
6) accessibility-code-compliance
Inputs
- Plan/layout assumptions
- Accessibility and code targets
- Jurisdiction context (if known)
Workflow
- Run rule-aware design checks at concept level.
- Flag potential accessibility and code risks.
- Prioritize issues by severity and rework cost.
- Return mitigation-first recommendations.
Output Contract
- Risk findings list
- Mitigation suggestions
- Explicit caveat: not formal approval
Shared In Scope
- Design calculators and performance-oriented design checks
- Early-stage quantitative decision support
Shared Out of Scope
- Structural certification or compliance sign-off
- Non-design business analytics
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