Architect Client Questionnaire
Capture an architectural project brief with site context, space needs, existing records, decision-makers, budget assumptions and approval milestones.
A ready-to-use creative, design & media form for studios, freelancers and creative agencies: 25 questions, 3 pages, 2 conditional rules.
- Questions
- 25
- Pages
- 3
- Layouts
- classic · card
- Time to complete
- ≈ 9 min
- Conditional rules
- 2
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Live preview and test console
This is the real form. Answer it to test the flow — nothing is sent or stored.
Page 1 of 3 — Client, site and purpose
This template runs as a straight sequence — no branching rules.
Compliance checklist
- Payment items priced — passingEvery payment question charges a real amount, so a submission always records a payment.
- Conditional logic resolves — passingEvery rule points at a question or page that exists in this template.
- Legal text not required — passingThis template collects neither health nor regulated financial information.
- Question labels unique — passingLogic and exports address questions by label, so duplicates are ambiguous.
What happens after submit: nothing is stored in this preview. On your own copy, every response triggers an instant email notification and lands in your response dashboard, ready to export or forward.
Happy with it? Take a copy into your workspace — every question, rule and setting comes with it.
Who this template is for
Architect Client Questionnaire is built for studios, freelancers and creative agencies who need to brief a project properly before work starts.
- Studios, freelancers and creative agencies working in creative, design & media.
- Teams who need to brief a project properly before work starts without writing code or paying for a custom build.
- Anyone replacing scope creep caused by an incomplete brief with one structured record per enquiry.
- Respondents are clients and collaborators — the form asks them 25 questions across 3 screens.
- Mobile-heavy audiences, thanks to the one-question-per-screen card layout.
Why this form is useful
It removes the cost of scope creep caused by an incomplete brief and turns each submission into a record your team can act on immediately.
- 10 questions are required, so submissions arrive complete instead of needing a follow-up email.
- It collects a verified email address so replies and confirmations land.
- It captures a phone number for urgent follow-up.
- It accepts a document or photo upload as evidence.
- It records a signature you can keep as proof of agreement.
- It pins the request to a specific date.
- It captures a full postal address.
- It captures a numeric value you can filter and sort on.
How to use this template
From copy to live form is a few minutes of work, and every step is reversible.
- 1Press “Use this template” — a fresh copy of Architect Client Questionnaire lands in your workspace, ready to edit.
- 2Rename or delete any question, and change what is required. Nothing here is fixed.
- 3Open Notifications and add the email addresses that should be alerted on each submission; add an auto-reply to the respondent if the form collects an email address.
- 4Check the upload limits on the file question so respondents can attach what you actually need.
- 5Publish it, then either share the link directly or paste the embed snippet into your site — the embedded form resizes to fit and loads no marketing or advertising trackers.
- 6Watch responses land in Submissions, where you can filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF.
Logic and conditions blueprint
Exactly how this form behaves as it is answered — 2 conditional rules ship with it.
- Features conditional validation: if “Existing building involved?” is Yes, “Current occupancy and known building issues” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
- Features conditional validation: if “Site records available?” is Yes, “Existing drawings, surveys and site photos” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
- All 2 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other.
About this template
Before an architect can propose services, a project needs a clear statement of purpose: what the building must do, what the site permits the team to investigate and which constraints are already known. This questionnaire organizes those early conversations without pretending that a client brief is a technical feasibility study. The first page identifies the client and site, distinguishes a new building from an alteration, and asks for the spaces, relationships and approximate areas the project should accommodate. Existing drawings, surveys and site photographs help the practice see what information is available and what may need commissioning. Questions about ownership, known restrictions and current occupancy reveal dependencies that could shape the investigation. The client can describe usability, energy and material priorities in everyday language rather than specifying an untested solution. The planning section records budget assumptions, funding timing, decision-makers and desired milestones so the architect can discuss sequencing and scope honestly. Use this with residential and small commercial clients before a discovery meeting or fee proposal. It is not a property survey, planning submission, code review or architectural appointment. Requested areas and dates remain aspirations until assessed, and the practice should separately define professional responsibilities, consultant input and deliverables in its engagement documents.
What this form asks
Every question is editable — rename it, make it optional, or delete it entirely.
Page 1 — Client, site and purpose
- Primary clientrequired
- Email addressrequired
- Phone number
- Client organization, if applicable
- Project site address
- Project typerequired
- Project purpose and desired spacesrequired
- Approximate target floor area in square feet
- Relationships between spaces and daily use
Page 2 — Existing conditions and priorities
- Existing building involved?required
- Current occupancy and known building issues
- Site records available?required
- Existing drawings, surveys and site photos
- Ownership or authority to commission work
- Known site restrictions and approval history
- Usability, energy and material priorities
- Site access and investigation constraints
Page 3 — Budget and project decisions
- Construction budget range in USDrequired
- Budget allowances for fees, consultants and contingencies
- Funding status and timing
- Decision-makers and authorized representativerequired
- Desired occupancy date
- Critical milestones and flexibility
- Agreementrequired
- Client representative signaturerequired
25 questions in total.
How the form changes as it's filled in
This template ships with 2 conditional rules, grouped into 2 behaviours driven by 2 questions. Everything below is already set up — edit or delete any rule once the template is in your workspace.
Driven by “Existing building involved?”
- Makes answers required
If “Existing building involved?” is Yes, “Current occupancy and known building issues” becomes required before the form can be submitted.
Driven by “Site records available?”
- Makes answers required
If “Site records available?” is Yes, “Existing drawings, surveys and site photos” becomes required before the form can be submitted.
Set it up step by step
- 1
Set a project boundary
Clarify whether the inquiry concerns an entire building, addition or limited alteration.
- 2
Inventory existing records
Identify drawings and surveys that can be reviewed and which need verification.
- 3
Separate budget categories
Discuss construction allowances independently of professional fees and other project costs.
- 4
Prepare a discovery agenda
Turn unresolved site, scope and decision questions into a focused first meeting.
Mistakes to avoid
- Treating a requested completion date as an assessed program.
- Assuming old plans reflect current site conditions.
- Omitting consultant and investigation costs from the budget conversation.
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What to do with the responses
Review the brief with the project lead, identify missing site information and propose an appropriate discovery phase before offering a defined professional appointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this establish an architect-client contract?
No. Use a separately reviewed engagement setting out services and responsibilities.
Can clients submit without a survey?
Yes. Mark records unavailable so the architect can discuss what information is needed.
Where should furnishing preferences go?
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Are the requested areas guaranteed?
No. The architect must assess site constraints, requirements and budget before confirming a workable design scope.
Is the Architect Client Questionnaire template free to use?
Yes. You can preview and test Architect Client Questionnaire on this page without an account, and take a copy into your own HelloForms workspace on the free plan. There is nothing to install and no card required to publish it.
What does the Architect Client Questionnaire template ask for?
It asks 25 questions across 3 pages, 10 of which are required. Every question is listed in full further down this page, and each one can be renamed, reordered, made optional or deleted after you copy the template.
Can I edit the Architect Client Questionnaire form after copying it?
Yes — the copy is entirely yours. Change wording, add or remove questions, switch between the classic and card layouts, restyle it to match your brand, and set who gets notified on each submission.
How does the conditional logic in this creative, design & media form work?
2 conditional rules ship with the template: Features conditional validation: if “Existing building involved?” is Yes, “Current occupancy and known building issues” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. Features conditional validation: if “Site records available?” is Yes, “Existing drawings, surveys and site photos” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. All 2 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other. All rules are editable in the Logic tab.
Where do responses to the Architect Client Questionnaire form go?
Submissions land in your workspace under Submissions, where you can search, filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF. You can also email a notification to your team on every submission and send the respondent an auto-reply.
Can I embed the Architect Client Questionnaire form on my own website?
Yes. Publish the form and paste the embed snippet into any page or share the direct link. The embedded form resizes to fit its container and loads no advertising or marketing trackers inside the iframe.
Can respondents upload files?
Yes. This template includes a file upload question, so respondents can attach documents or photos with their answers. You can adjust the accepted file types and size limits on that question.
Is the signature on this form legally usable?
The template captures a drawn signature and stores it with the submission, along with the timestamp, so you keep evidence of who agreed and when. Whether that is sufficient depends on your jurisdiction and the agreement itself.
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