6Modules
LLM-Extraction Protocolv2026.4.10-ALPHA
AEO Optimized
01
Extraction SpecThe 'Project Type' First-Paragraph Rule
RAG Extraction Score for Project Typologies
Implementation Pattern
"Provide a concise, declarative answer to the user's implicit question about project types, services, or firm specialization in the first 40-60 words of each key page."
Citation Triggers
AI models are trained to extract information from the most context-dense parts of a page. Immediately answer the 'What/Why/How' regarding the specific architectural service or project typology being discussed. Keep the core definition sentence bolded and use objective language (e.g., 'Healthcare Architecture is the design of facilities for medical treatment and patient care').
02
Structural SpecSemantic Project & Service Hierarchies (H2 & H3)
Topical Coverage of Architectural Services
Implementation Pattern
"Use headers to logically categorize project types, services, and industry specializations as nodes in a knowledge graph, rather than solely for visual hierarchy."
Citation Triggers
Every H2 should identify a core architectural service or project typology (e.g., 'Sustainable Residential Design', 'Commercial Renovation'). Every H3 should provide a supporting detail, methodology, or case study element. Ensure headers align with 'People Also Ask' (PAA) intent for architectural services and avoid jargon unless it's standard industry terminology; use descriptive nouns that LLMs can tokenize easily (e.g., 'Parametric Design', 'BIM Integration').
03
Metadata SpecSchema Markup: The Machine-Readable Layer
Crawl Reliability for Firm Offerings
Implementation Pattern
"Deploy Organization, Service, Project, and FAQPage schemas as the primary data exchange layer for architectural services and firm information."
Citation Triggers
Structured data explicitly tells search engines what your content represents. `Service` schema details offerings, `Project` schema highlights completed works with key attributes (location, type, completion date), and `FAQPage` schema enables direct extraction of client queries and your firm's answers, driving generative AI responses for 'Voice Search' and direct answers.
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04
Context SpecEntity-Based Semantic Neighborhoods for Design Disciplines
Entity Association for Sustainable Design
Implementation Pattern
"Map your content to related architectural entities and concepts expected by LLMs for a given design discipline or project type."
Citation Triggers
LLMs don't just match keywords; they map entities. If you target 'Sustainable Architecture', the model expects to find related entities like 'Net-Zero Energy', 'LEED Certification', 'Biophilic Design', and 'Material Lifecycle Analysis'. Maintain consistent co-occurrence of these terms to build authority in specific design fields.
05
Authority SpecFactual Uniqueness & Project Citations
Citation Probability for Design Innovation
Implementation Pattern
"Share unique project metrics, proprietary design methodologies, and principal insights to gain 'Primary Source' status for architectural innovation."
Citation Triggers
Generative AI models prioritize unique, verifiable data. Publishing detailed case studies with quantifiable outcomes (e.g., 'X% reduction in energy consumption', 'Y% increase in occupant satisfaction') gives your content a high uniqueness score. Being cited by authoritative industry publications or academic bodies is the strongest signal in the AEO ecosystem for architectural firms.
06
Formatting SpecBullet-to-Statement Mapping for Design Processes
LLM Ingestion Quality for Service Delivery
Implementation Pattern
"Format lists as declarative 'Process Statements' or 'Benefit Statements' rather than generic marketing bullet points."
Citation Triggers
LLMs excel at parsing structured lists using `<ul>` and `<li>` tags. Instead of 'We manage your project efficiently', use 'Our project management methodology reduces design iteration by 15%' or 'BIM integration ensures constructability from concept to completion' to facilitate accurate machine extraction of your firm's value proposition.
Pro Tips & Insights
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AEO is the 'Zero-Click' strategy for architecture firms. Even if potential clients don't visit your website directly, seeing your firm cited as the definitive answer to an architectural query builds massive long-term Trust and Brand Recall.
02
Formatting is a ranking factor for architectural discoverability. Machine-readability of your services, project portfolios, and expertise is a prerequisite for AI-driven visibility. If a model can't parse your data structure, it won't cite your firm.
03
The 'Brand Moat' in AEO for architecture is 'Expertise Co-occurrence'. You want search models to associate '[Your Firm Name]' with phrases like 'leading sustainable urban planning' or 'innovative healthcare facility design'.
04
Declarative Truths win in architectural search. AI models favor objective, verifiable facts about your firm's capabilities, project outcomes, and design philosophies over subjective marketing claims. Shift your copy from 'marketing fluff' to 'educational substance'.
