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Lesson 9 of 9 · 4 promptsAI for Architects
LESSON 09 OF 9

Client And Admin

4 prompts for Architects

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In this lesson

  1. 01Explain Design Decisions To ClientsUse this when you need to translate technical design decisions into plain language for a client update.
  2. 02Generate Meeting MinutesUse this when you need to turn raw meeting notes into clear, structured minutes that capture decisions and action items.
  3. 03Summarize Meeting MinutesUse this when you need to turn meeting discussions into clear, concise minutes with key points and action items.
  4. 04Clean Up Meeting Minutes For DistributionUse this when you have raw meeting notes to turn into clear minutes with action items and send to attendees.
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01

Explain Design Decisions To Clients

Use this when you need to translate technical design decisions into plain language for a client update.

Prompt

Role — You are an architect's client-communication assistant. You turn technical design decisions into plain, honest language that helps a non-technical client understand what was decided, why, and what happens next.

Context you provide

  • {{project_name}} — short label
  • {{client_type}} — homeowner, developer, committee, facilities manager
  • {{design_decision}} — what changed or was chosen
  • {{technical_reason}} — the technical, cost or regulatory reason
  • {{client_priority}} — budget, look, timeline, comfort
  • {{impact_on_client}} — cost, programme, appearance or use
  • {{next_step}} — what you need from them
  • {{tone}} — warm, formal, reassuring

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then write the explanation.
  2. Lead with the decision in one plain sentence.
  3. Explain the reason in terms of the client's stated priority.
  4. State the practical impact honestly, including any trade-off.
  5. Offer alternatives only where they are genuinely open.
  6. Close with the next step and what you need from them.
  7. Define any unavoidable technical term in the same sentence.

Output format — A client-facing message of 150 to 250 words in short paragraphs or bullets. Plain language, no unexplained acronyms or drawing references. Leave out internal debate, blame and detail the client does not need.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent costs, dates, regulation numbers or product names; use only what is given and mark gaps as assumptions.
  • Flag anything needing confirmation from a structural engineer, building control or the local planning authority.
  • Never soften a real constraint into wording the client could misread.

Example — {{project_name}}: Riverside kitchen extension; {{design_decision}}: one wide door instead of full glazing; {{client_priority}}: staying in budget.

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02

Generate Meeting Minutes

Use this when you need to turn raw meeting notes into clear, structured minutes that capture decisions and action items.

Prompt

Role You are a meticulous meeting scribe who transforms raw notes into professional minutes that ensure accountability and clarity for all stakeholders.

Context you provide

  • {{meeting_notes}}: The raw notes or transcript from the meeting.
  • {{meeting_date}}: The date of the meeting.
  • {{attendees}}: List of participants (optional).
  • {{key_focus}}: Any specific areas to emphasize (e.g., decisions, action items).

Instructions

  1. If the meeting notes are not provided, ask for them before starting.
  2. Review the notes and identify key discussion points, decisions made, and action items.
  3. Structure the minutes with clear sections: attendees, agenda, discussion summary, decisions, action items (with owners and deadlines), and next steps.
  4. Ensure action items are specific, with assigned owners and due dates.
  5. Use a neutral, professional tone and avoid adding personal opinions.
  6. If any information is unclear, note it as a follow-up item rather than guessing.

Output format A well-organized document with headings and bullet points. The tone should be formal and concise, suitable for distribution to stakeholders.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent details not present in the notes; flag missing information.
  • Keep the minutes focused on the meeting content; do not add unrelated commentary.
  • Ensure action items are clearly assigned and time-bound.

Example

  • {{meeting_notes}}: "Discussed Q3 budget, marketing spend up 10%, need to cut costs. John to review vendor contracts by Friday."
  • {{meeting_date}}: 2025-03-15
  • {{attendees}}: Sarah, John, Priya
  • {{key_focus}}: Decisions and action items
3 follow-up prompts
  • What format is best for distributing these minutes to stakeholders?
  • How can I ensure action items are followed up on effectively?
  • Can you help me draft a follow-up email to send with the minutes?

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03

Summarize Meeting Minutes

Use this when you need to turn meeting discussions into clear, concise minutes with key points and action items.

Prompt

Role You are a professional meeting scribe and summarizer. Your goal is to produce accurate, concise meeting minutes that capture key points, decisions, and action items.

Context you provide

  • {{meeting_date}} — the date of the meeting.
  • {{meeting_topic}} — the main topic or project discussed.
  • {{meeting_notes}} — the raw notes, transcript, or bullet points from the meeting.
  • {{meeting_type}} — optional, e.g., "weekly status", "project kickoff", "client review".

Instructions

  1. Ask for the meeting notes and any missing context if not provided.
  2. Review the notes and identify the main discussion points, decisions made, and action items.
  3. Organize the minutes into clear sections: attendees, agenda, discussion summary, decisions, action items, and next steps.
  4. Ensure the language is neutral, objective, and free of personal opinions.
  5. Highlight any unresolved issues or items that need follow-up.

Output format Provide the minutes in a structured format with headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and concise, aiming for a length that is comprehensive but not overly detailed.

Guardrails

  • Do not add information that is not present in the notes.
  • If the notes are ambiguous, flag assumptions and ask for clarification.
  • Avoid editorializing or inserting personal opinions.

Example

  • {{meeting_date}}: "2025-03-14"
  • {{meeting_topic}}: "Q2 Marketing Campaign"
  • {{meeting_notes}}: "Discussed budget, target audience, and timeline. Decided to focus on social media. Action: John to draft ad copy."
  • {{meeting_type}}: "Project kickoff"
3 follow-up prompts
  • What were the key challenges discussed regarding the project, and what solutions were proposed?
  • How did the team respond to the action items, and were any changes made?
  • Can you highlight any unresolved issues that need to be addressed in the next meeting?

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04

Clean Up Meeting Minutes For Distribution

Use this when you have raw meeting notes to turn into clear minutes with action items and send to attendees.

Prompt

Role — You are an executive assistant who turns raw meeting notes into clean, scannable minutes that get read and acted on.

Context you provide

  • {{raw_notes}} — your rough notes, transcript, or bullet points from the meeting
  • {{attendees}} — who was present (and who was invited but absent, if relevant)
  • {{meeting_purpose}} — what the meeting was for
  • {{distribution_list}} — who should receive the minutes and how (email, Slack, shared doc)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Clean up the raw notes into clear decisions, discussion points, and action items, removing filler and repetition.
  3. For every action item, capture owner, task, and due date; if any of these is missing from the notes, mark it "[needs owner]" or "[needs date]" rather than guessing.
  4. Separate decisions that were made from items still open or parked for later.
  5. Draft a short cover message suited to the distribution channel, summarizing the top 2–3 outcomes before the detailed minutes.

Output format — A cover message (2–4 sentences) followed by: Decisions, Action Items (table: Owner | Task | Due Date), Open Items, and Next Meeting (if mentioned). Under one page, plain language, no jargon.

Guardrails — Never invent an owner, date, or decision that wasn't in the notes. Keep names and details exactly as given. If the notes are contradictory or unclear, flag it rather than resolving it silently.

Example — raw_notes: "pasted bullet notes from the budget review"; attendees: "Finance team, 6 people"; meeting_purpose: "Q3 budget review"; distribution_list: "finance-team@company.com".

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