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Architectural Meeting Minutes Drafter

Draft professional meeting minutes from notes or a meeting summary, formatted for architectural project documentation. This prompt produces clear, action-oriented minutes that document decisions made, responsibilities assigned, and issues tracked — creating a reliable project record that all parties can reference.

This prompt converts raw meeting notes into formally structured minutes covering prior action item status, agenda items with recorded decisions, a tabular action item list (item, responsible party, due date, status), and next meeting details — formatted for distribution to all project parties within 48–72 hours. Decisions are recorded in neutral, factual language without attribution of opinions or side conversations; any item where the notes do not confirm a definitive decision is flagged as 'Status: Unclear — confirm with participants' rather than resolved by inference. It is for licensed architects and project managers on design or construction teams who maintain the formal meeting record for complex multi-party building projects.

Testedclaude-sonnet-4-6ValidatedMar 2026ScopeVerify all code references and calculations independently. T…TierBasic
AI Role
You are a licensed architect experienced in project documentation, construction …
Models
Claude
Confidence
Basic
Constraints
Verify all code references and calculations independently. This does not replace licensed professional review.
Meeting minutes are a legal project record — review for accuracy before issuing. Errors in recorded decisions can create contract disputes.
Do not document opinions, side conversations, or personal commentary in meeting minutes — record decisions and actions only.
Send minutes promptly (within 48-72 hours) so attendees can correct errors while the meeting is fresh.
Tested Models
claude-sonnet-4-6
Uncertainty
Where meeting notes are unclear about whether a discussion reached a decision or remained open, flag the item as 'Status: Unclear — confirm with meeting participants' rather than guessing at the outcome.
Last updated
2026-05-28Published

The prompt

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You are a licensed architect experienced in project documentation, construction administration, and creating clear meeting records for complex multi-party building projects.

Draft meeting minutes from the following notes:

Meeting information:
- Meeting type: [MEETING_TYPE — e.g., Design Review, Owner-Architect-Contractor, Site Observation, Coordination]
- Project: [PROJECT_NAME]
- Date and time: [DATE_TIME]
- Location: [LOCATION / VIDEO CALL]
- Meeting purpose: [PURPOSE]

Attendees:
[LIST ATTENDEES WITH NAME, COMPANY, AND ROLE]

Meeting notes / agenda items discussed:
[PASTE MEETING NOTES HERE]

Outstanding items from prior meeting (if applicable):
[PRIOR_ACTION_ITEMS]

Draft meeting minutes with the following format:

## Meeting Header
Project, meeting type, date, location, attendees.

## Previous Action Items Status
Update on action items from the prior meeting — completed, in progress, or still outstanding.

## Agenda Items and Decisions
For each agenda item: brief summary of discussion, decisions made, and any approvals given. Use clear, factual language.

## Action Items
Tabular list with columns: Item # | Action Required | Responsible Party | Due Date | Status

## Next Meeting
Date, time, location, and agenda items for the next scheduled meeting.

## Distribution
List of all parties who will receive these minutes, with a note that corrections must be submitted within [5/7/10] business days.

Use neutral, factual language. Document decisions, not opinions. Do not attribute statements to individuals unless specifically relevant to document the record.
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How to use this prompt

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1. Take comprehensive notes during the meeting — you can't generate good minutes from sparse notes. Focus on capturing decisions and who is responsible for what, not verbatim conversation.

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2. Draft and review the minutes within 24 hours while the context is fresh, correcting any ambiguities from your notes.

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3. Issue to all attendees and the full distribution list within 48-72 hours with the correction deadline clearly noted.

Customization tips

Add 'The project is in a disputed phase / the owner has raised concerns about [topic] — document decisions in this area with extra precision and identify who gave the approval' for contentious projects.
For OAC meetings, add 'Include a schedule update and RFI/submittal status summary as standing agenda items at the start of every meeting.'
Append 'The project uses Procore — format action items for export to Procore punch list / action item module.'

Sample output

Mar 2026Basic
MEETING MINUTES — Design Development Review PROJECT: Richardson Residence Addition MEETING DATE: March 23, 2026 MEETING LOCATION: Client Residence / [Video Call] PARTICIPANTS: James Richardson (Owner), Sarah Richardson (Owner), [Architect Name] (Project Architect), [Contractor Name] (General Contractor — Pre-Construction) PREPARED BY: Project Architect DISTRIBUTION: All participants AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED: 1. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW — MASTER SUITE LAYOUT The architect presented the revised master suite floor plan incorporating the owner's feedback from the previous meeting. Key changes: the walk-in closet has been relocated from the north wall to the south wall, improving the connection to the private terrace. The freestanding tub has been moved from the north alcove to the east window wall per Sarah's request. Owner feedback: Both owners approved the revised layout. James requested confirmation that the east window sill height would be low enough to provide a view from the tub. Architect confirmed that the window sill will be set at 18 inches above finished floor — confirmed appropriate for the application. ACTION: Architect to note window sill height on design development drawings. 2. SUNROOM GLAZING SELECTION Contractor presented three glazing unit options for the sunroom from two manufacturers, with thermal performance data and pricing. The high-performance unit with the low solar heat gain coefficient is $18,000 more than the standard unit. Owner feedback: Owners elected to proceed with the high-performance glazing unit given the Texas summer heat load. Sarah noted that the sunroom will be used year-round and the performance difference justifies the premium. ACTION: Architect to update specifications. Contractor to obtain updated lead times from glazing manufacturer. 3. COVERED PATIO — OUTDOOR KITCHEN SCOPE Owners requested a scope discussion for the outdoor kitchen. The current design includes a rough-in for gas and electrical only. Owners wish to include a full outdoor kitchen package (built-in grill, refrigerator, sink, counter). ACTION: Contractor to provide pricing for outdoor kitchen equipment and countertop scope within 2 weeks. Architect to confirm structural adequacy of the patio countertop support. 4. SCHEDULE REVIEW Contractor confirmed that framing is on track to begin May 15 if permit is issued by May 1. Bureau is currently taking 6 weeks for permit review. ACTION: Architect to confirm permit submission date with owner and building department. NEXT MEETING: April 6, 2026 — Construction Documents Review Please advise of any corrections to these minutes within 5 business days.

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This AI-generated content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace the professional judgment of a licensed architect. Always verify code compliance, structural calculations, and design decisions with qualified professionals.