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Questions at the Review Table
Practical boundaries for a process that combines machine suggestions, historical interpretation and accountable human decisions.
Can an AI model establish legal heritage status?
No. A visual or textual prediction is not a designation decision. Check the responsible authority and the official record for the exact property or component. The scope of protection may differ from the part being classified.
Can a facade photograph reveal an exact construction date?
Not reliably on its own. Visible features may belong to later alterations, repairs or reused elements. Dates require source-linked evidence and a clear statement of which event is being dated. A stylistic resemblance can inform a hypothesis, not establish an exact year.
What evidence should accompany a proposed style label?
Include source identifiers, relevant visual features, archival references, plausible alternatives and review status. State whether sources have been independently checked. Our reporting guide sets out a minimum record.
Does a high confidence score mean the label is correct?
No. Scores depend on the model, calibration and evaluation population. An unfamiliar building or image condition can produce a confident error. Keep numerical scores separate from evidence quality and historical certainty.
What if the photograph and archive disagree?
Retain both claims and check identity, dates, source purpose and construction phases. A drawing may be a proposal, while the photograph may show a later alteration. The disagreement is a reason to investigate, not to discard one source automatically.
Should one building have more than one label?
Sometimes. Different components or phases may support different labels. Link each label to its unit and evidence rather than forcing a single style onto the whole building. A broad label with a clear limitation may be more defensible than a precise but unsupported one.
Does the sample record run a live AI model?
No. It uses explicit local rules to illustrate tentative labels and missing checks. It uploads nothing and does not analyze photographs or verify records. The conceptual images are teaching illustrations, not evidence about actual designated buildings.
Who should review a classification?
Use reviewers with expertise appropriate to the claim, such as architectural history, building archaeology or archives. Legal designation questions require the relevant authority or qualified advice. Record what each reviewer examined and the limits of their decision.
Can I send a message through the contact tool?
The tool prepares a plain-text message for copying or downloading. It does not submit or send it. Use your own email application to contact [email protected]. Avoid including sensitive personal information or restricted archival material.