🔔 Important: Independent Venture Statement
LARK Labs is my independent exploration of AI-powered educational tools for technical and skilled trades education. This venture represents my personal investment in the future of educational technology and is completely separate from my institutional employment.
LARK Labs is an independent venture developed entirely on personal time using personal resources. It operates separately from my professional employment and institutional obligations.
About LARK Labs
Founded in June 2025, LARK Labs is an educational technology platform revolutionizing HVAC education through AI-powered tools and innovative learning solutions.
Mission & Vision
LARK Labs bridges traditional HVAC education and the digital age by creating comprehensive, free digital tools for the HVAC professional community. Combining 20 years of field experience with 10 years of teaching expertise and advanced software development capabilities, LARK Labs creates innovative learning solutions that serve students, educators, technicians, and business owners.
Philosophy: "Technology should serve people, not the other way around"
The Story Behind LARK Labs
Watch Mike explain how 20+ years of HVAC experience and a decade of teaching led to creating AI-powered educational tools that are transforming technical education.
From Frustration to Innovation
After witnessing the challenges students faced navigating complex HVAC codes and certification requirements, and recognizing the potential of AI to transform technical education, LARK Labs was born from a simple question: "What if technology could make learning technical trades as intuitive as having an expert mentor at your side?"
The result: AI-powered tools serving 1,000+ users across Canada with a 4.8★ rating, proving that the right technology, built by someone who deeply understands the industry, can genuinely transform how people learn.
Technical Architecture
Platform Overview
LARK Labs is a sophisticated educational technology platform leveraging advanced AI integration, custom MCP server architecture, and automated assessment generation to transform technical education delivery.
Technology Stack
- JavaScript & TypeScript development
- Python automation & AI integration
- CSS styling & responsive design
- Built on Next.js framework
- Deployed on Vercel platform
- Claude API integration
- Custom MCP server ecosystem
- VS Codium development environment
MCP Server Architecture
- 15 production MCP servers
- Domain-specific knowledge integration
- Context-aware AI assistance
- Specialized workflow automation
- Educational tool integration
- Modular, scalable design
Development Capabilities
- Claude Code & CLI integration
- Custom educational tool creation
- AI workflow automation
- Assessment generation systems
- Interactive learning environments
- API integration and development
- Multi-platform deployment
AI-Powered Learning Tools
Code Compass
ActiveThe ultimate Canadian gas code search and navigation tool for CSA B149.1-25 & B149.2-25 standards with AI-powered explanations.
- Complete CSA B149.1 & B149.2 code access
- AI-powered code explanations
- Smart bookmarks & favorites
- Offline section downloads
- Ontario Regulation 215/01 included
HVAC Jack
ActiveIntelligent HVAC learning companion providing technical concept explanation and certification preparation.
- Technical concept explanation
- Troubleshooting simulation
- Safety protocol training
- TSSA certification exam prep
- Interactive Q&A system
Gas Tech Tutor
ActiveTSSA certification preparation system with CSA B149.1 code reference integration.
- CSA B149.1 code reference integration
- Practice exam generation
- Adaptive learning pathways
- Compliance documentation training
- Performance tracking
Automated Content Generation
Assessment Generation Systems
Advanced AI-powered systems for creating comprehensive educational assessments with minimal manual effort.
- Input Requirements: Learning objectives, competency levels, topic areas
- Output Capabilities: Complete assessments with rubrics, answer keys, multiple formats
- Quality Assurance: Consistency validation, accuracy checking, alignment verification
- Format Support: Professional documents (DOCX, PDF, PPTX) ready for institutional use
- Time Savings: Reducing 200+ hour tasks to under 10 hours while maintaining quality
Curriculum Development Automation
Sophisticated workflows for accelerated curriculum content creation while maintaining educational quality.
- Content Generation: Automated lesson plans, course materials, presentation slides
- Consistency Systems: Standardized formatting, institutional branding, quality control
- Multi-Format Output: DOCX, PPTX, PDF, Markdown, HTML, XLSX
- Customization: Adapts to different learning levels, institutional requirements
- Scalability: Generate materials for multiple courses simultaneously
Technical Innovation
MCP Server Development
- Custom domain knowledge servers
- Educational workflow automation
- Context-aware assistance systems
- Specialized tool integration
- Modular, scalable architecture
AI Workflow Optimization
- 97% cost reduction vs. traditional methods
- 200+ hour tasks → <10 hours
- Quality maintenance while accelerating
- Systematic process automation
- Repetitive task elimination
Educational Platform Design
- Interactive learning environments
- Real-time adaptive systems
- Progress tracking and analytics
- Multi-user support
- Responsive cross-platform design
Future Development
Planned Features & Expansion
- Additional AI learning companions for other skilled trades
- Enhanced assessment generation with video and interactive elements
- Virtual reality (VR) integration for hands-on training simulation
- Expanded curriculum automation for multiple educational levels
- Mobile application development for on-the-go learning
- Industry partnership integration for real-world training scenarios
- Advanced analytics and learning outcome prediction
Technical Documentation
LARK Labs demonstrates advanced capability in:
- AI integration and implementation for educational contexts
- Software architecture and scalable platform design
- Custom educational tool development and deployment
- MCP server development expertise and best practices
- Educational workflow automation and optimization
🔔 Independence & Intellectual Property
LARK Labs demonstrates advanced technical capability in AI integration, software development, and educational technology innovation. All development occurs independently on personal time using personal resources.
Intellectual Property: All LARK Labs platforms, tools, code, and content are independently developed personal intellectual property, created separate from any institutional employment or obligations.
Contact for LARK Labs: For inquiries specifically about LARK Labs projects, partnerships, or technical collaboration, please use personal contact information on the Contact page.