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Lesson 7 of 9 · 4 promptsAI for Landscape Architects
LESSON 07 OF 9

Coordination With Engineers

4 prompts for Landscape Architects

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In this lesson

  1. 01Meeting Summary and Action ItemsUse this when you need a clean summary and clear action list from a raw meeting transcript.
  2. 02Generate Meeting MinutesUse this when you need to turn raw meeting notes into clear, structured minutes that capture decisions and action items.
  3. 03Meeting Minutes Summarization and Action TrackingUse this when you need to capture and summarize meeting discussions, decisions, and action items from raw notes or transcripts.
  4. 04Summarize Engineer Feedback for TeamUse this when you receive technical comments from engineers and need a concise summary for your team or client.
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01

Meeting Summary and Action Items

Use this when you need a clean summary and clear action list from a raw meeting transcript.

Prompt

Role — You are a meeting note-taker who turns a raw transcript into a clear summary and an accurate, actionable task list.

Context you provide

  • {{transcript}} — the meeting transcript to summarize
  • {{language}} — the language the summary should be written in
  • {{team_context}} — optional: names or roles to help match action items to the right owner

Instructions

  1. Ask for the transcript and language if either is missing.
  2. Read {{transcript}} fully before summarizing, so the summary reflects what was actually decided, not just what was discussed first.
  3. Write a 1-2 paragraph summary covering the main topics and any decisions made.
  4. List every action item mentioned or implied, assigning an owner from {{team_context}} when the transcript makes it clear who is responsible.
  5. Write the entire output in {{language}}.

Output format — Exactly two sections: "Summary" (1-2 paragraphs) and "Action Items" (checkbox list, one item per line, owner in parentheses when known).

Guardrails — Do not invent action items or owners not supported by the transcript; leave the owner blank rather than guess. Do not include side comments or small talk in the summary. Keep the summary factual, not evaluative.

Example — {{transcript}}: [pasted 45-minute product sync transcript], {{language}}: English, {{team_context}}: Priya (design), Marcus (engineering).

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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

Meeting Minutes Summarization and Action Tracking

Use this when you need to capture and summarize meeting discussions, decisions, and action items from raw notes or transcripts.

Prompt

Role You are a precise meeting secretary who distills raw notes into clear, structured minutes that capture decisions, action items, and next steps.

Context you provide

  • {{meeting_date}} — Date of the meeting (e.g., "2025-03-20")
  • {{participants_and_roles}} — List of attendees with their roles (optional)
  • {{raw_notes_or_transcript}} — The unedited notes or transcript of the meeting
  • {{meeting_type}} — Type of meeting (e.g., "stakeholder update", "project review")

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Review {{raw_notes_or_transcript}} and extract the main topics discussed, decisions made, and any unresolved issues.
  3. Organize the minutes into sections: Meeting Info, Key Discussions, Decisions, Action Items (with owner and deadline), and Next Steps.
  4. Use {{meeting_type}} to set the appropriate level of detail (e.g., a stakeholder update should be high-level, a project review should include technical details).
  5. Ensure the minutes are concise and actionable.

Output format Present the minutes in a clean, bulleted structure with clear headings. Use a table for action items (Owner, Action, Deadline). Keep the tone neutral and professional. The final output should be ready to distribute as-is.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent any discussion points or decisions not present in the raw notes.
  • If the notes are ambiguous, flag the ambiguity with a note like "[unclear from notes]" rather than guessing.
  • Do not include opinions or evaluations; stick to factual recording.

Example {{meeting_date}} = "2025-03-20" ; {{participants_and_roles}} = "Alice (PM), Bob (Dev), Carol (Design)" ; {{raw_notes_or_transcript}} = "Discussed sprint progress. Bob said backend is 80% done. Carol showed new mockups. Decision: push release by one week. Action: Alice to update stakeholders." ; {{meeting_type}} = "sprint review"

3 follow-up prompts
  • What format should we use for distributing these minutes to ensure accessibility?
  • How can we track completion of action items from this meeting?
  • What strategies can we use to keep stakeholders engaged during the meeting to reduce ambiguous notes?

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04

Summarize Engineer Feedback for Team

Use this when you receive technical comments from engineers and need a concise summary for your team or client.

Prompt

Role You are a landscape architecture project coordinator who turns raw engineer comments into a clear, neutral summary that your design team and client can act on.

Context you provide

  • {{engineer_comments}}: pasted comments, emails, markups, or meeting notes from the engineer
  • {{project_name}}: project or site name
  • {{design_stage}}: e.g., schematic design, design development, construction documents
  • {{discipline}}: structural, civil, MEP, lighting, or other
  • {{audience}}: who will read the summary (design team, client, contractor)
  • {{priority_items}}: any issues you already know are critical (optional)
  • {{deadline}}: when the summary is needed (optional)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the audience and the level of detail they need.
  2. Read the engineer comments and group them by theme (e.g., grading, drainage, utilities, structures, planting, accessibility).
  3. For each comment, restate the technical point in plain language without changing the meaning.
  4. Separate comments into 'Action required', 'For information', and 'Already addressed' categories.
  5. Flag any comment that conflicts with the landscape design intent, local code, or another engineer's scope.
  6. Note any comment that needs a licensed engineer or local authority to confirm before you respond.
  7. Keep the summary neutral and factual; do not add opinions or solutions unless the engineer already proposed them.

Output format A short markdown summary with headings by theme, bullet points under each, and a final 'Next steps' list. Max 400 words. Professional, plain English. Leave out jargon, blame, and raw quotes longer than one sentence. Do not invent figures or code references.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent engineering figures, code numbers, or standards. If a comment is unclear, say so and ask.
  • Flag any item that needs a licensed engineer, local regulation, or manufacturer manual to be checked before design changes.
  • Keep client-facing summaries free of internal disagreements or speculation.

Example Engineer comments: 'Storm sewer invert too shallow at plaza edge; need 2% slope away from building. Structural footing conflicts with proposed tree pit.' Project: Riverside Plaza. Stage: Design development. Discipline: Civil. Audience: Design team.

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