architecture-mcp

Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates and suggestions for informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional architectural, engineering, legal, or financial advice. Not professional architectural advice — consult a licensed architect. All generated content (floor plans, 3D concepts, material palettes, cost estimates, specifications) must be verified independently. See TERMS.md and PRIVACY.md.

MCP server for architects and interior designers -- 3D concepts, floor plans, material palettes, lighting analysis, cost estimates, and contractor specifications.

Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), this server gives AI assistants (Claude, GPT, etc.) professional-grade architecture and interior design tools.

Why architects need this

Problem	Solution
Clients want to "see something" before hiring	generate_3d_concept produces instant design direction
Floor plan iterations take hours	create_floor_plan generates layouts with SVG and code compliance
Material selection is scattered across catalogs	material_palette returns specification-grade options with pricing
Lighting design requires specialist software	lighting_analysis calculates lux, fixtures, and daylighting
Cost surprises kill projects	cost_estimate gives budgets before the first meeting
Contractor handoff documents take days	export_specs generates the full spec document

Quick start

With Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "architecture": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["architecture-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

With any MCP client

npx architecture-mcp

Tools

generate_3d_concept

Generate a 3D architectural concept from a text description. Returns materials, passive design strategies, massing recommendations, and color palette.

"A modern minimalist house with flat roof, large south-facing windows, and an open courtyard"

create_floor_plan

Create a floor plan from room descriptions. Returns room layout with positions, SVG visualization, compliance warnings (minimum areas, corridor widths), and circulation notes.

interior_design

Full interior design package: mood board, 60-30-10 color palette, furniture layout with specific dimensions and placement rules, and budget estimate.

material_palette

Specification-grade material recommendations for floors, walls, and ceilings. Includes product examples, price per sqm, durability and sustainability ratings.

lighting_analysis

Three-layer lighting plan (ambient + task + accent) with fixture specifications, lux calculations, daylighting analysis, and energy efficiency recommendations.

render_walkthrough (Pro/Studio)

3D walkthrough specification: camera path, render settings, embeddable iframe code, and deliverable list (MP4, WebGL viewer, 360 panoramas).

cost_estimate

Comprehensive cost breakdown: materials, labor, furniture, professional fees, contingency, permits. Location-adjusted with timeline estimate.

export_specs (Pro/Studio)

Complete technical specifications for contractors: room-by-room finishes, electrical/plumbing points, HVAC sizing, fire safety, accessibility requirements, and required drawing list.

Pricing

Tier	Price	Designs/month	Tools
Free	$0	10	6 core tools
Pro	$49/mo	100	All 8 tools
Studio	$149/mo	Unlimited	All 8 + priority

API keys:

• Free: no key needed
• Pro: starts with arch_pro_
• Studio: starts with arch_studio_

Use cases

Residential architect: Generate concept, floor plan, materials, and cost estimate for a client presentation -- all from a single conversation.

Interior designer: Get mood boards, furniture layouts with exact dimensions and placement rules, and material specifications ready for ordering.

Developer/contractor: Export technical specs with electrical points, plumbing counts, HVAC sizing, and compliance requirements.

Real estate staging: Quick interior design concepts with budget-appropriate furniture and material suggestions.

Development

npm install
npm run build
npm test
npm run dev  # Development mode with tsx

Legal

• LICENSE -- MIT License
• TERMS.md -- Terms of Service
• PRIVACY.md -- Privacy Policy (no data collected)

License

MIT -- see LICENSE.