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Client Requirements Gathering & Programming

10 min

What you will learn

  • Use AI to develop comprehensive client questionnaires by project type
  • Create architectural programs that translate client needs into spatial requirements
  • Build space analysis reports that compare client needs to available area
  • Develop design brief templates that capture both functional and experiential requirements

# Client Requirements Gathering & Programming

Most design failures trace back to requirements failures. AI helps you capture requirements more completely.

Client Interview Preparation

Generate a comprehensive client interview questionnaire for:

Project type: Medical office renovation (5,000 sq ft tenant improvement)
Client: Orthopedic surgery practice, 3 physicians, 8 support staff

Interview questionnaire sections:

1. PRACTICE OPERATIONS
   - Patient volume (current and projected 5-year)
   - Types of visits (initial consult, follow-up, injection, cast/splint)
   - Average visit duration by type
   - Patient flow from arrival to departure
   - Imaging on-site (X-ray? MRI? DEXA?)
   - Procedures performed in-office vs. referred out

2. SPACE REQUIREMENTS
   - Number of exam rooms needed (current and future)
   - Consultation rooms vs. procedure rooms
   - Imaging suite requirements (if applicable)
   - Cast/splint room needs
   - Staff workstations and workflow
   - Storage (medical supplies, orthotics, samples)
   - Break room and staff areas

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What you'll learn:

  • Use AI to develop comprehensive client questionnaires by project type
  • Create architectural programs that translate client needs into spatial requirements
  • Build space analysis reports that compare client needs to available area