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Statement: Use of Artificial Intelligence

Architecture is a research discipline. Every project is an investigation into place, cultural memory, archetype, and the emotional conditions of the people who will inhabit the spaces we design. That process of inquiry is where the value lies, and it cannot be abbreviated without loss.

Tholos embraces technological progress. We have always worked with the best available instruments, and artificial intelligence is no different. We use it where it genuinely serves the work: in administrative efficiency and process support, always under responsible and proficient human supervision.

It will not be used as a substitute for design intelligence, professional judgement, or the human relationships on which good Architecture depends. Nor will it be deployed in any manner that threatens the employment or professional development of our team. The people who work at Tholos are its continuity, its institutional memory, and the source of its creative output.

This policy applies across all projects, services, and operational functions of Tholos Architects Ltd and will be reviewed periodically to reflect developments in practice and technology.

Policy: Use of Artificial Intelligence

The following classification system applies to all written documents produced or contributed to by Tholos Architects Ltd staff, whether for internal or external use. Every document must carry the appropriate classification code in the footer or document reference block.

AI0 — No artificial intelligence tools were involved at any stage of the document’s production.
Content is entirely the work of the named author.

AI1 — Artificial intelligence was consulted for initial orientation, structural outline, or reference purposes.
Direct reproduction of AI-generated content does not exceed 5% of the final document.

AI2 — The document was developed with material AI assistance.
The output has been subject to in-depth human review, substantive editing, and professional judgement before finalisation.

AI3 — The document was developed with material AI assistance and has been reviewed and approved by a responsible member of staff, with targeted amendments applied where required.

AI4 — The document was developed with material AI assistance and has undergone a non-thorough screening prior to issue.
This classification is restricted to internal documents only and requires director authorisation.

AI5 — Document developed using AI with no meaningful human control over the outcome.
Not permitted within Tholos Architects Ltd.

AI6 — Document produced autonomously by an AI agent without human input or oversight.
Not permitted within Tholos Architects Ltd.

A specific protocol will identify the maximum extent of use of AI allowed for each type of information produced.

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This policy comes into force on Nov. 1st, 2026, and it will detail further how we do and do not use AI, and how we ensure transparency in the process.
It will be reviewed and update by Dec. 31st, 2026.