Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
With over two decades of experience spanning architectural design, project delivery, and digital innovation, I work at the intersection of architecture and technology - helping clients deliver projects that are compliant, efficient, and forward-looking. As an Architectural Consultant, I support architects, developers, contractors, and design practices through all project stages - from concept to construction - ensuring designs meet rigorous regulatory and technical standards. My expertise lies in design management, compliance coordination, and the delivery of complex mixed-use, hospitality, and residential developments across the UK and Europe. In parallel, I founded SpecSuite.ai, a suite of intelligent compliance micro-bots built to streamline how AEC professionals access and apply regulatory knowledge. Using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and official data sources, SpecSuite.ai delivers citation-first answers from Building Regulations, CDM guidance, and related statutory documents - reducing risk and freeing architects to focus on design. I’m passionate about uniting technology, compliance, and design quality to make architecture more agile, transparent, and future-ready.
Since joining Saunders in 2005, Dean has been instrumental in guiding multidisciplinary teams through every phase of the project lifecycle, from initial concept development and detailed planning applications to construction and final delivery. His experience spans multiple sectors, including senior living, urban regeneration, mixed-use developments, and commercial projects, showcasing his versatility and capacity to manage complex and varied project requirements.
Building citation-strict RAG tools (Approved Documents, Fire Safety, PD/BR, Gateway co-pilot) to reduce rework and speed up compliance. Data ingestion pipelines, BM25+dense embeddings, reranking; no-hallucination UX with source pin-point (doc/section/page). Early pilots with UK practices; authored product playbooks and onboarding.
‘Project ε∙lith’ is a collaborative start up between Dean Foskett, Phill Earley and the Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust (PSQT). The project is a research initiative aiming to explore the use of Portland Stone as a material for use in architectural design. Although our investigations mainly focus on the potential of CAD/CAM technology, our workshops will encourage designers to explore a range of contemporary and traditional skills to help demonstrate the vast potential opportunities of working with natural stone. www.projectelith.com