Architecture & Zoning Compliance Expert (U.S.A)

Title: Seeking Architect or Building Code Professional to Review AI Compliance Platform We are developing an AI-powered compliance platform that helps professionals navigate zoning and building regulations more efficiently. Our current focus is New York City zoning. The platform provides citation-backed answers based on official source documents, allowing users to ask questions in plain language and receive answers with references to applicable regulations. We are seeking an experienced architect, zoning consultant, permit expediter, building code specialist, land use planner, or similar professional to evaluate the platform and provide practical feedback. What we would like feedback on: * Accuracy and usefulness of zoning and code-related answers * Common compliance questions encountered in professional practice * Edge cases, exceptions, and scenarios that are often misunderstood * Real-world workflows used by architects, designers, permit professionals, and consultants * Features that would make the platform more valuable to industry professionals * Overall usability and trustworthiness Current capabilities: * Citation-backed zoning research assistant * NYC zoning knowledge base * Conversational question and answer interface Upcoming capabilities: * Review of uploaded plans and drawing sets * Compliance analysis against applicable regulations * Follow-up questions about uploaded documents * Voice interaction Preferred background: * Architecture * Building code compliance * Zoning analysis * Permit expediting * Land use planning * Plan review * Construction documentation * Residential or commercial development NYC experience is preferred but not required. We welcome professionals with experience in other US jurisdictions. To apply, please provide: * Brief professional background * Experience with zoning, building codes, permits, or plan review * Experience reviewing construction drawings for compliance * Familiarity with industry tools, resources, and workflows We are looking for professionals who can provide practical feedback and help us better understand real-world compliance processes.