Eleazar Racoma

ELEAZAR RACOMA

AI FOR ARCHITECTS PORTFOLIO • INSTRUCTOR: AUBIN GASTINEAU • AUGUST 2026

A 12-week exploration into the integration of AI into the architectural workflow from initial design concept to construction administration.

An analysis of an AI-assisted practice spanning generative image modeling, video synthesis, a custom vibe-coded tool, and automated project coordination.

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01 / ABOUT

AI Workflow Integration

01 / The Architectural Process

Integrating AI into practice requires an orchestrated, multi-phase lifecycle:

  1. Concept Exploration: Translating hand sketches into architectural renders via RunDiffusion.
  2. Design Intent & Elevations: Developing schematic diagrams and 2D orthographic facade profiles.
  3. Contextual Editing: Modifying image environmental conditions and ensuring demographic diversity via Adobe Firefly.
  4. Vibe-Coded Micro-Tool: Authoring a standalone HTML zoning feasibility engine using conversational LLM prompts.
  5. Cinematic Video: Directing camera tracking paths through the pavilion to study spatial sequence.
  6. Automated Project Coordination: Synthesizing multi-agent LLM reasoning (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) to generate baseline construction schedules, RFI responses, and risk matrices.

02 / Failures as an Instructional Catalyst

Breakdowns and technical limitations served as primary learning drivers:

  • Visual Illusions vs. Reality: Generative models distorted 2D elevations and flattened double-curvatures; physical paper mockups were essential to establish true bending tolerances, grid geometry, and structural control.
  • Overcoming Homogenization: Base image models defaulted to generic tropes, requiring strict negative prompts, localized craft references (pandan banig weave and bamboo joinery), and manual image editing.
  • Regulatory Gaps: Language models struggled with nuanced municipal amendments, underscoring that automated code tools require explicit disclaimers and human verification.

03 / Human-in-the-Loop Standard of Care

AI operates as a visual and computational accelerator, while the architect remains the sole critical curator and legally accountable author ensuring code compliance and material reality.

AI Toolbox & Core Skills
Generative Creation
RunDiffusion (Nano Banana 2, ChatGPT 2.0)
AI Video Synthesis
Seedance 1.5 Pro, LTX 2.3, Kling 3.0 Pro
Image Calibration & Editing
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Nano Banana Pro
Language Models & Research
Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity
Vibe Coding
Conversational LLM Code Generation into Single-File HTML
Automated Project Coordination
Multi-Agent LLM Synthesis (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity)
Analog Foundation
Hand Ink Sketches, Physical Paper Form Models
Physical modeling and hand sketching tools

Physical Modeling & Material Benchmarks

Physical modeling, hand sketching tools, and split ocean surge to paper form benchmarks.

Digital studio setup

Digital Studio & Multi-Model Pipelines

Multi-modal digital studio setup featuring code generation, prompt engineering, and computational interfaces.

02 / PORTFOLIO ARCHIVE

My Work

A structured repository documenting the 12-week design sequence, from initial hand-drawn concepts to automated construction administration.

01 01 / Translating Sketch into a Story

01 / Translating Sketch into a Story

Bridging the gap between hand ideation and AI conceptualization, translating an ink barrel wave sketch into an architectural pavilion within Philippine rice terraces.

Tools: RunDiffusion / Nano Banana 2, RunDiffusion / ChatGPT 2.0, Photoshop / Nano Banana Pro, Google Gemini
02 02 / Thought Process

02 / Thought Process

Developing architectural diagrams including Rice Paddy Tranquility vs. Kinetic Wave, orthographic facade elevations, and a curated pandan banig moodboard.

Tools: Paper Physical Form Models, Hand Sketches, RunDiffusion / Nano Banana 2 & ChatGPT 2.0, Photoshop / Nano Banana Pro, Google Gemini / Nano Banana Pro
03 03 / Custom AI Tool — ParkingCount AI

03 / Custom AI Tool — ParkingCount AI

Architecting ParkingCount AI—a custom micro-tool automating multi-tier parking ratios, statutory ADA 2010 / EV mandates, transit credits, and dynamic site feasibility checks.

Tools: Conversational LLM Vibe-Coding, HTML5, Vanilla JavaScript, CSS3, External GIS/Transit Logic
04 04 / Generative Fill Workflows

04 / Generative Fill Workflows

Contextualizing the render with Adobe Firefly Generative Fill—mitigating dataset bias through intentional demographic representation and environmental shifts.

Tools: Adobe Firefly (Generative Fill), Adobe Photoshop
06 Animate Your Story Video Synthesis

06 / Animate Your Story

Boardwalk eye-level camera path video synthesis, dynamic keyframe tracking, and navigating AI temporal hallucinations across spatial frames.

Tools: Seedance 1.5 Pro, LTX 2.3, Kling 3.0 Pro, Google Gemini, Adobe Premiere Pro
07 AI in Construction Strategy

07 / Construction Strategy

LLM synthesis (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) for phased schedules, cost proposals, RFI conflict resolution memos, and proactive risk logs.

Tools: Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, Claude, Google Sheets Gemini Agent (Beta)
08 Business Strategy Mini Proposal

08 / Business Strategy

Formulating a business development strategy, unique value proposition, cultural craft narrative, and civic executive summary pitch for the Surge of Resilience pavilion.

Tools: Google Gemini, Claude, Perplexity AI
03 / CRITICAL REFLECTION

Human-in-the-Loop & Standard of Care

Prompt Engineering & Bias Mitigation

Generative vision models inherently gravitate toward westernized, commercialized architectural tropes when prompted with generic descriptions. In our testing, vague prompts produced sanitized corporate structures and homogeneous demographic figures.

Mitigating this required disciplined prompt engineering—actively encoding regional Filipino vernacular identifiers, multi-generational families, and the traditional pandan banig weave to convert diffusion into a tool for cultural empowerment.

AI Artifacts vs. Hand Craft

Early machine iterations routinely produced visual illusions of structurally impossible double-curvatures, perspective distortions on 2D elevation baselines, and synthetic artifacts along woven surfaces.

Tactile paper mockups provided the non-negotiable physical benchmark. Testing actual bending limits, score lines, and structural bamboo tabs re-anchored machine outputs to physical reality.

Professional Standard of Care

Vibe-coded tools like ParkingStall AI highlight the immense speed of automating mathematical zoning allocations. However, automated heuristics cannot interpret uncodified municipal nuances or site-specific exceptions.

The legal responsibility for life safety, ADA access, and structural soundness rests unequivocally with the licensed Architect of Record. AI acts as an accelerator, but never the legal signatory.

01 / ASSIGNMENT #1
TRANSLATING SKETCH INTO A STORY — BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL IDEATION AND AI-ASSISTED CONCEPTUALIZATION

Assignment #1: Translating Sketch into a Story

COURSE MILESTONE Assignment #1
PRIMARY FOCUS Maintaining design control through foundational hand sketching and a solid design narrative where AI functions strictly as a collaborative partner for visual refinement.
TYPOLOGY Kinetic Wave Pavilion & Elevated Boardwalk — Philippine Ocean Wave Narrative
Initial Concept Sketch
01 / Initial Concept Sketch Raw pen and paper sketch establishing kinetic surfing barrel wave geometry, ground anchor points, and integrated boardwalk approach.
Final Concept Render
02 / Final Concept Perspective Render Final visualization situating the woven pandan wave pavilion and elevated timber boardwalk in morning sunlight across Philippine rice terraces.

01. Context & Generative Intent

  • The foundational hand sketch remains the most immediate and intentional tool in an architect repertoire.
  • Generative diffusion models were integrated not to replace the designer hand but to explore and refine spatial volume while respecting initial pen marks on paper.
  • The structural concept draws visitors along an elevated bamboo boardwalk into a kinetic cresting barrel wave canopy.

02. Cultural Metaphor & Environmental Shelter

  • The pavilion mimics crashing Philippine ocean surf set in energetic contrast to the calm horizontal planes of surrounding rice paddies.
  • Wrapped around a steamed bamboo gridshell and lashed with native rattan fibers, the woven pandan leaf skin acts as a passive environmental buffer.
  • The breathable canopy deflects tropical monsoon rains, shades visitors from intense solar glare, and facilitates continuous cooling cross-ventilation.
  • The woven pattern serves as a civic metaphor for Filipino endurance and the convergence of regional craft traditions.

03. Workflow Progression & Iteration Loops

  • Google Gemini assisted in drafting the initial rendering prompts before testing early concepts in RunDiffusion and Nano Banana 2.
  • Initial text to image passes struggled with conflicting geometry and texture instructions, triggering a prompt simplification loop focused purely on monochrome massing.
  • A clean white monochrome study established geometric fidelity before applying realistic woven textures, context vegetation, and morning atmospheric lighting in Photoshop.

AI Toolbox & Core Skills

Prompt Drafting
Google Gemini
Image Synthesis
RunDiffusion / Nano Banana 2, RunDiffusion / ChatGPT 2.0
Post-Processing & Texture Retouching
Photoshop / Nano Banana Pro, Firefly
Typology
450 SF Covered Pavilion & 120 LF Elevated Boardwalk

The Analog Ground Truth

The hand drawn sketch established an immutable geometric baseline. Whenever diffusion models introduced excessive structural thickness or distorted ground anchors, the original line drawing served as the corrective benchmark.

03 / SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

Diffusion Model Failures & Iteration Archive

Incorrect Wave Form
01 / Incorrect Wave Form Diffusion model hallucination introducing bilateral symmetry and flattening the crest, eliminating the dynamic sweeping ocean barrel curvature.
Incorrect Material Consistency
02 / Incorrect Material Consistency Material confusion rendering solid opaque panels and plasticized sheathing instead of open woven bamboo slats and breathable rattan joinery.
Warped Anchor Points and Form
03 / Warped Anchor Points and Form Geometric drift causing base footings to float above the boardwalk datum and warping structural rib alignment.
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02 / ASSIGNMENT #2
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS & GEOMETRIC LOGIC — DECONSTRUCTING COMPLEX WAVE FORM INTO ELEVATIONS AND ARCHITECTURAL DIAGRAMS

Assignment #2: Thought Process

COURSE MILESTONE Assignment #2
PRIMARY FOCUS Translating fluid organic curvature into analytical diagrams, orthographic facade elevations, and a curated tactile moodboard.
TYPOLOGY Pavilion Elevations, Environmental Response Diagrams & Materiality Study
Orthographic Facade Elevations
01 / Orthographic Facade Elevations Side elevation and front boardwalk approach detailing curved woven bamboo cladding, structural arches, and relation to the boardwalk.
Rice Paddy Tranquility vs. Kinetic Wave Diagram
02 / Rice Paddy Tranquility vs. Kinetic Wave Diagram Visualizing the spatial duality between the calm, horizontal terracing of the rice paddies and the dynamic movement of the woven pandan wave canopy.
Curated Design Moodboard & Material Palette
03 / Curated Design Moodboard & Material Palette Tactile design argument grounding the pavilion in regional craft through pandan weaving, raw bamboo poles, rattan lashings, breaking surf, and rice terraces.

01. Analytical Diagrams & Orthographic Progression

  • Deconstructed the three-dimensional wave geometry from Assignment #1 into two-dimensional analytical logic and orthographic drawings without losing structural intent.
  • The Rice Paddy Tranquility vs. Kinetic Wave Diagram illustrates the spatial tension between the static, horizontal planes of the agricultural landscape and the energetic crest of the woven pavilion shell.
  • Demonstrates how traditional woven pandan techniques are translated into a self-supporting structural skin that symbolizes Filipino resilience while providing passive shade and continuous ventilation along the boardwalk.
  • Elevation generations established authentic proportions, showing ground anchoring nodes, structural timber ribs, and head clearances along the boardwalk path.

02. Materiality & Moodboard Formulation

  • Curated a tangible material argument connecting cultural craft with modern architectural assembly.
  • Physical references such as the hand-woven pandan bag (Kimona Pinoy) and the sculpted woven lamp illustrate how woven pliable fibers achieve structural rigidity.
  • Contrasting raw structural bamboo stalks with split rattan joint lashings reinforces vernacular Philippine construction practices while resisting generic synthetic textures.

03. Failures, Model Limitations & Technical Learnings

  • Diagrammatic Abstraction: Generative diffusion models frequently introduced unwanted volumetric depth and perspective distortion when prompted for two-dimensional diagrams, requiring strict negative prompts and manual vector cleanup.
  • Orthographic Flattening: Converting perspective volume into true orthographic elevations caused warping around asymmetric wave edges, resolved by referencing physical paper study models.
  • Moodboard Alignment: Initial AI moodboard generations struggled with accurate contextual labeling, requiring precise graphic coordination to verify scale, color swatches, and material naming.

Programs & Mediums by Step

Step 1: Architectural Diagrams
Paper Physical Form Models, RunDiffusion / Nano Banana 2, RunDiffusion / ChatGPT 2.0, Photoshop / Nano Banana Pro, Google Gemini / Nano Banana Pro
Step 2: Architectural Elevations
Hand Sketches, RunDiffusion / Nano Banana 2, RunDiffusion / ChatGPT 2.0, Photoshop / Nano Banana Pro, Google Gemini / Nano Banana Pro
Step 3: Materiality & Moodboard
RunDiffusion / Nano Banana 2, RunDiffusion / ChatGPT 2.0, Photoshop / Nano Banana Pro, Google Gemini / Nano Banana Pro

The Analog Ground Truth

Tactile paper folding models and physical bamboo mockups established the non-negotiable benchmark for physical curvature limits. Grounding AI generations against authentic material samples ensured the digital pavilion maintained realistic structural connections and natural weathering characteristics.

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03 / ASSIGNMENT #3
ALGORITHMIC ZONING & FEASIBILITY — BUILDING A UNIVERSAL MULTI-TIER ARCHITECTURAL STALLING & COMPLIANCE ENGINE

Assignment #3: Custom AI Tool — ParkingCount AI

COURSE MILESTONE Assignment #3
PRIMARY FOCUS Full-stack architectural software engineering translating complex statutory zoning, ADA accessibility, EV infrastructure, and applicable site rules into an interactive browser-based spatial feasibility tool.
TYPOLOGY Universal Zoning Engine, Multi-Tier Stalling Schedule & Spatial Feasibility Web Application
Initial Tool Prototype
01 / Initial Tool Prototype (1st Iteration) Preliminary MVP generated from the initial LLM prompt demonstrating baseline stall arithmetic, unstyled tabular inputs, and basic site footprint evaluation.
02 / INTERACTIVE APPLICATION

Advanced Production UI

Interactive full-scale feasibility engine featuring geocoded municipal code lookup, real-time KPI stat banners, dual SVG donut allocation charts, dimensional divergence alerts, and exportable CSV compliance schedules.

01. Architectural Need & Tool Progression

  • Fragmented Frameworks: Due diligence in site planning often suffers from manual recalculations and conflicting national, state, municipal, and fire regulations.
  • Iterative Friction: Frequent program area changes risk lot infeasibility if recalculations are delayed.
  • Micro-Tool Evolution: ParkingCount AI (originally ParkingStall AI) evolved via iterative prompting from a simple stall calculator into a full feasibility engine that pairs geocoded municipal lookups with real-time math, dynamic KPI banners, and spatial footprint estimates.

02. Initial Prompt & Regulatory Framework

Initial Prompt
"I am looking to create a Custom AI Tool to calculate parking count per building use and square footage of the building. including accessible and handicapped parking requirements, EV parking, EV accessible parking requirements, and compact parking maximums per codes around the US."
Applicable US Codes & Mandates
  • IBC 2024 / Model Standard: Establishes baseline ratios per 1,000 GSF or per Dwelling Unit, with accessory hotel amenity support.
  • IFC / State Fire Code Sec. 503: Mandates 20' clear fire lanes, expanding to 26' adjacent to buildings over 30' high.
  • 2010 ADA Standards (Table 208.2): Calculates required accessible stalls and enforces the statutory 1-in-6 Van Accessible rule.
  • NEC Art. 625 & CALGreen (Title 24 / CBC 11B): Allocates active Level 2 EV charging, EV-accessible stalls, and EV-Ready panel capacity.
  • Applicable Site Rules: Evaluates transit overlay criteria via address geocoding (≤0.5 mi buffer) and density/walkability checks before applying statutory reductions (e.g., -20%).
  • Landscape Ordinances: Quantifies land loss from mandatory intermediate green tree islands (1 island per 10 contiguous stalls).

03. Workflow Integration, Limitations & Learnings

  • API Inaccessibility: Most municipal zoning codes and local amendments are locked in static PDFs or unindexed portals without public APIs. The tool relies on a hybrid framework of OpenStreetMap geocoding, codified regional profiles, and IBC baselines.
  • Dimensional Divergence: Because local standards diverge widely from standard baselines (e.g., Apex, NC; McCordsville, IN; California), dynamic red alerts highlight non-standard dimensions to prevent layout errors.
  • Human-in-the-Loop Practice: Designed for Pre-Design/SD massing workflows (with CSV and Markdown export for Revit), the tool automates repetitive math while requiring the Architect of Record to verify statutory compliance with the local AHJ.

Technical Stack & Pipeline

Generative Development
Google Gemini (utilized exclusively for conversational logic, code generation, and iterative UI refactoring).
Frontend Architecture
Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+), semantic HTML5, and CSS custom properties within a single self-contained file.
UI & Data Tokens
Dark-mode interface using Google Font Inter with pastel visual tokens for stalling and footprint categories.
APIs & Visualization
OpenStreetMap/Nominatim geocoding paired with custom, inline SVG parametric donut charts.
Data Interoperability
Client-side CSV generator and Markdown clipboard serialization for immediate BIM integration.

The Code Baseline

Self-Contained Execution: Operates entirely client-side without backend databases or third-party libraries, ensuring zero-latency calculations and complete project data privacy.

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04 / ASSIGNMENT #4
CONTEXTUALIZING THE RENDER — GENERATIVE FILL & ETHICAL DEMOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION

Assignment #4: Contextualizing the Render — Generative Fill

COURSE MILESTONE Assignment #4
PRIMARY FOCUS Utilizing internal Adobe Photoshop Generative Fill and Generative AI engines to enrich a completed project photo with human scale, intentional demographic diversity, and adaptive environmental changes
TYPOLOGY Contextualization & Photoshop In-Painting Case Study
Stage 01 Unpopulated
01 / Unpopulated Interior Perspective Neutral daytime lighting highlighting built interior architecture, custom decorative metal screens, and spatial volume, but lacking human activity, scale, and narrative presence.
Stage 02 Populated Daytime
02 / Intentional Demographic Representation Targeted daytime in-painting introducing front-desk reception staff, business travelers checking in, and a multigenerational family occupying lounge seating.
Stage 03 Evening Dynamics
03 / Evening Hospitality & Nightlife Dynamics Atmospheric scene rebalance featuring adjusted ceiling cove lighting, warm accent fixtures, and evening lounge guests participating in social, drinking, and nightlife activities.

Section 01: Context & Architectural Staging

Developed as a post-occupancy rendering study of a collaborative, completed hospitality project.

While 3D rendering engines accurately capture physical materiality, ceiling volumes, and lighting fixtures, raw unpopulated interiors often feel sterile and detached from the operational life of the building. Rather than re-rendering the 3D model, generative in-painting was applied as a precision tool to stage scale, circulation paths, and functional zones across different operational scenarios.

Section 02: Prompting & Demographic Bias Mitigation

Standard, unguided generative prompts such as "people in lobby" typically default to generic stock-photo like figures.

To counteract algorithmic bias, prompts explicitly defined cultural nuances, multigenerational groups, appropriate decor and varied guest roles contrasting business travelers and front-desk professionals with casual families and evening patrons. Localized selections preserved surrounding built architectural details such as custom metal wall art, reception millwork, and stone finishes while populating active zones.

Section 03: Atmospheric Rebalancing & Nightlife Dynamics

Transitioning the space from daytime operations to evening hospitality involved adaptive environmental and lighting adjustments.

Built-In Photoshop Generative AI engines and traditional Photoshop parameters were used to alter ceiling cove illumination, lowered general ambient lighting, amplified localized warm glows, and added evening floral arrangements and cocktail attire to create a dynamic hospitality atmosphere.

Section 04: Technical Strengths & Model Limitations

  • Strengths: Rapid contextual iteration, seamless light blending around figure boundaries, and immediate storytelling adjustments without costly 3D re-renders.
  • Limitations: Distant scale distortions, edge blurring on seated figures, and inconsistent facial fidelity at deep focal lengths.
  • Hybrid Workflow: Generative in-painting handled initial contextual additions, while manual Photoshop selection masks, edge feathering, and color adjustments ensured architectural accuracy and scale continuity.

Software & Generative Pipeline

In-Painting Engines
Adobe Photoshop with Firefly, Nano Banana
Post-Production & Linework
Adobe Photoshop (Lasso & Brush Selections, Layer Masking, Feathering, Curves & Color Balance)
Project Context
Completed Hospitality Interior Case Study

The In-Painting Rule

Generative fill serves as a targeted spatial staging medium rather than an autonomous generator. Preserving fixed architectural geometries while cycling through occupancy and environmental scenarios provides a practical tool for client presentations, tenant fit-outs, and operational storytelling.

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06 / ASSIGNMENT #6
CINEMATIC AI VIDEO SYNTHESIS — EYE-LEVEL BOARDWALK SPATIAL SEQUENCE

Assignment #6: Animate Your Story

COURSE MILESTONE Assignment #6
PRIMARY FOCUS Multi-engine AI video generation, continuous camera tracking, resolving spatial curvature hallucinations, and post-production color balance
TYPOLOGY Cinematic Architectural Video & Spatial Walkthrough Sequence
01 / Boardwalk & Pavilion Cinematic Tracking Sequence Continuous tracking shot moving toward the pavilion then down the elevated boardwalk and through the shaded woven kinetic pavilion.

01. Cinematic Intent & Prompt Architecture

Moving from static sketch and drawings to dynamic cinematic motion required using written prompts and several reference drawings to properly translate the spatial environment into a video.

The goal was to simulate a continuous journey: beginning with a corner overview, the camera transitions to an eye level tracking shot that leads viewers down the boardwalk, through the pavilion volume, and into the heart of the structure.

"A stunning woven bamboo pavilion... People are seen relaxing on benches inside the structure and walking along the path. In the background, majestic blue mountains and distant palm trees frame the landscape. Photorealistic, wide shot, from start frame onto the boardwalk at eye level and walk down the boardwalk and through the pavilion."

02. AI Video Generation Challenges & Curvature Hallucinations

While generating video clips across Seedance 1.5 Pro, LTX 2.3, Kling 3.0 Pro, and Google Gemini produced high-resolution footage, it also introduced frame inconsistencies that required lengthy manual manipulation in Adobe Premiere Pro.

The diffusion models consistently struggled to maintain the compound curved profile of the pavilion in motion, requiring multiple iterative prompts and reference input variations to prevent unwanted flattening or morphing of the core pavilion form.

03. Multi-Engine Assembly & Post-Production Synthesis

Stitching together outputs from a diverse selection of generative engines revealed notable discrepancies in resolution, frame rate, and color.

Compiling these clips into a cohesive sequence required rigorous stabilization, speed ramping, and color grading to unify the final output.

Software & Video Engines

Generative Video Engines
Seedance 1.5 Pro, LTX 2.3, Kling 3.0 Pro, Google Gemini
Post-Production & Linework
Adobe Premiere Pro (Clip Assembly, Speed Ramping, Stabilization, Color Correction)
Camera Directive
Continuous tracking shot moving toward the pavilion then down the elevated boardwalk and through the shaded woven kinetic pavilion

Key Learnings & Conclusion

Generative video models excel at immediate cinematic mood and environmental movement such as the movement of people and ambient mist. However, precise architectural geometry and continuous spatial walkthroughs still require close human curation, rigorous re-prompting loops, and manual editing and assembly to eliminate distracting AI hallucinations.

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07 / ASSIGNMENT #7
CONSTRUCTION STRATEGY & LOGISTICS — PHASING, COST PROPOSAL, & RISK ANALYSIS

Assignment #7: Construction Strategy

COURSE MILESTONE Assignment #7
PRIMARY FOCUS Developing a comprehensive site logistics schedule, wetland construction sequencing, and statutory risk mitigation matrix.
TYPOLOGY Construction Phasing Schedule & Architectural Risk Matrix
Multi-Agent Workflow Pipeline
01 / Multi-Agent Workflow Pipeline Orchestrated four-phase pipeline pairing Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude to draft, audit, and calibrate construction management deliverables.

01. Context & Scope

  • Developed for a 2,000 RSF retail fit-out in Columbus, OH with a $500,000 baseline budget.
  • Pre-construction and construction administration phases involve dense documentation where errors introduce schedule slippage and liability.
  • Generative language models were utilized for drafting administrative deliverables while upholding the standard of care of an Architect of Record.

02. Phasing & Schedule Logic

  • Generated an 8-phase, 37-week baseline schedule in Google Sheets with the Gemini agent.
  • Implemented critical path logic to enforce sequencing, such as completing MEP rough-in before drywall closeout.
  • Using AI to automatically embed one-week schedule float buffers immediately following municipal inspections to absorb field corrections without impacting store turnover.

03. Fee Structuring & Scope Boundaries

  • Drafted a $60,000 architectural fee proposal distributed across six deliverable phases.
  • Defined baseline boundaries to prevent scope creep, including two schematic design options, one consolidated revision per phase, and three construction administration site visits.
  • Outlined specific triggers and hourly billing rates for additional review cycles and municipal resubmissions.
  • An AI agent synthesized project parameters to establish clear contractual lines between Architect of Record scope and General Contractor obligations.

04. Technical RFI Resolution & Risk Audit

  • Addressed a concealed site condition at column C-2 where an unmapped 4-inch PVC roof drain was discovered during selective demolition.
  • Issued an RFI clarification detailing an expanded 24 by 36 inch enclosure with mineral wool acoustic batt insulation and a 12 by 12 inch flush access door.
  • The AI drafting pipeline formulated clear directive instructions, identified affected drawings, and flagged required change order submissions prior to construction.
  • Compiled an eight-part risk log to assess schedule, procurement, and site vulnerabilities, pairing high-impact risks with proactive mitigations.

Multi-Agent Pipeline

Drafting Engine
Google Gemini for schedule tasks, fee allocations, and initial risk matrices.
Auditing Engines
Perplexity AI for market rates and code metrics; Claude for logic verification.
Documentation & Output
Google Sheets Gemini Agent (Beta) and standard AIA RFI formatting.
Project Profile
2,000 RSF Mall Retail Fit-Out ($500,000 Valuation, Columbus, OH).

AI Coordination & Documentation Role

The Google Sheets Gemini agent structured Work Breakdown Structures and managed schedule dependencies directly inside live tabular environments.

Multi-model iteration loops used secondary LLMs to stress-test coordination assumptions against Columbus building code practices and standard tenant criteria.

Generative agents assembled disparate CA data streams into standardized contract administration documents, drastically reducing administrative drafting overhead.

Critical Takeaways

Generative AI accelerates documentation drafting, but models lack innate construction awareness and must be guided by clear trade dependencies.

Mandatory manual validation loops are necessary to verify scheduling logic and legal responsibility.

Utilizing secondary language models as independent auditors creates an effective mechanism to catch specification discrepancies prior to document release.

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08 / ASSIGNMENT #8
PRACTICE INTEGRATION & BUSINESS STRATEGY — CLIENT PROPOSALS & VALUE POSITIONING

Assignment #8: Business Strategy

COURSE MILESTONE Assignment #8
PRIMARY FOCUS Leveraging generative language models to articulate market positioning, formulate a unique value proposition, calibrate cultural craft narratives, and pitch an agro-tourism civic asset.
TYPOLOGY Business Development Strategy, Client Proposal & Executive Pitch
Civic Proposal Strategy & Executive Summary
01 / Civic Proposal Strategy & Executive Summary
Comprehensive client development strategy aligning municipal eco-tourism goals with bio-based kinetic architecture and cultural preservation.

01. Strategic Context & Client Archetype

  • Developed as a targeted business development proposal for the Municipal Department of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts in partnership with Regional Agricultural Land Trusts.
  • The strategy addresses the vulnerability of rural Philippine agricultural landscapes to generic commercialization or neglect by public infrastructure initiatives.
  • The proposal frames the kinetic wave pavilion as a permanent civic catalyst, activating agricultural acreage through vernacular craft while safeguarding delicate rice paddy ecology.

02. Socio-Economic Drivers & Unique Value Proposition

  • Civic Identity: Celebrates regional heritage through traditional woven pandan techniques and engineered timber rather than generic steel assemblies.
  • Micro-Economic Stimulus: Channels sustainable foot traffic to provincial artisan markets and community weaving cooperatives.
  • Unique Value Proposition: Bridges ancestral craft traditions with AI-assisted environmental precision and accelerated pre-development due diligence.
  • Integrating early AI environmental reviews allows the studio to evaluate solar shading, monsoon wind paths, and low-impact foundations simultaneously, providing public boards with defensible feasibility from day one.

03. Architectural Program & Spatial Feasibility

  • The Surge of Resilience: The cresting barrel-wave canopy serves as an architectural metaphor for Filipino endurance and collective unity.
  • Material Envelope: A resilient bamboo gridshell and woven pandan leaf skin lashed with rattan provide passive rain deflection and natural cooling.
  • Spatial Parameters: Generates approximately 450 square feet of covered gathering space and 120 linear feet of barrier-free elevated boardwalk circulation.

04. AI Limitations: Cultural Precision & Formatting Drift

  • Fact-Checking Cultural Nuances: Initial language model drafts generated factual errors and misused traditional Filipino terms, requiring strict manual intervention to preserve cultural cohesion.
  • Formatting Drift: The models repeatedly struggled to adhere to professional practice layout hierarchies and brand guidelines, necessitating manual typography and tabular styling.

Business Development Toolkit

Generative Strategy Engines
Large Language Models (Gemini, Claude, Perplexity)
Document Refinement
Manual Content Review, Fact-Checking & Typography Coordination
Target Stakeholder
Municipal Board of Culture, Heritage, and Tourism
Project Typology
450 SF Covered Pavilion & 120 LF Elevated Boardwalk

The Executive Pitch

"Across the Philippines, rural agricultural landscapes risk becoming commercialized or left behind by generic public infrastructure. The Surge of Resilience Pavilion establishes a transformative civic asset that honors local agricultural heritage while stimulating sustainable regional tourism. By pairing early generative design workflows with AI-assisted environmental site reviews, our firm delivers complete ecological accountability, material optimization, and accelerated project milestones from day one."

Practice Integration Rule

Generative AI accelerates early client strategy, value proposition brainstorming, and narrative framing.

However, human intervention is indispensable to catch cultural hallucinations, enforce authentic terminology, and align architectural proposals with actual civic interests.

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