Project · 06 · LLM × RAG

StandardScout.

A RAG-based building-code copilot for ADA, ABA, and GSA P-100.

LLM · RAG · Citations · 2025

StandardScout interface montage showing source toggles, chat UI, and blueprint-style diagram output

Summary

StandardScout is an online building-code copilot powered by LLMs. It combines a local RAG knowledge base for ADA, ABA, and GSA P-100 with optional PDF upload and web search, allowing users to enable one source or combine multiple sources depending on the task. Uploaded PDFs are stored only temporarily for the active session.

StandardScout supports Text and Conversational modes. Each Q&A generates a simple blueprint-style technical diagram and returns friendly, citation-backed answers designed to support understanding.

RAG (local + optional web) ADA + ABA + GSA P-100 Text + Conversational UI Blueprint diagram generation Fine-tuned response tone

Project at a glance

What problem it targets

Building codes are dense and cross-referenced. Designers need answers that are fast, accurate, and traceable back to sources.

  • Goal: reduce search friction while keeping evidence visible
  • Constraint: avoid hallucinated guidance and overtrust
  • Audience: architects, students, and AEC practitioners

What I built

  • Local RAG over ADA, ABA, and GSA P-100 sections
  • Optional user PDF upload for project-specific documents
  • Optional web search to bring in public references when needed
  • Two UI modes (Text and Conversational) with identical logic
  • A blueprint-style diagram generation per Q&A

Core tech

  • LLM: OpenAI GPT-4.1 mini (tone-tuned)
  • Retrieval: local RAG for standard documents
  • Training: fine-tuning and QLoRA workflow for style control
  • Output: blueprint-like vector diagram generation
  • Privacy: uploaded PDFs are stored only for the session

How it works

StandardScout is built around a source-aware workflow. Users decide which evidence streams are active, and the assistant returns an answer that is tied to the activated sources.

System diagram showing local RAG, optional PDF upload, optional web search, answer generation, citations, and blueprint diagram output
System overview: local standards retrieval plus optional user documents and web search, followed by citation-backed answers and blueprint-style diagrams.

Demo

Try StandardScout below and explore the source toggles and response citations.

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