Starter prompts for architects
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1. Space program
From these interview notes, build a space program table: space, quantity, net area (sf), adjacency needs, notes. Flag any space where the area is my assumption.
[NOTES]2. Code topic checklist
List the code topics I should research for a [OCCUPANCY] building of [SIZE] in [JURISDICTION]. Do not state requirements or numbers; list topics and which code chapter usually covers them.3. OAC minutes
Turn these notes into OAC meeting minutes: attendees, decisions, action items (owner, due date), open issues.
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Official sources for this section
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