AI Receptionist for Architecture Firms

Never Miss a Client Call on Multifamily or Senior Living Projects24/7 AI answering with human-like precision

Capture 27% more leads from after-hours calls with an AI receptionist that remembers every client, project, and preference—powered by Rime Arcana voice technology and integrated with your Cal.com, Calendly, or GoHighLevel calendar. Forum Architecture & Interior Design handles complex multifamily projects with precision, and now your firm can too—without missing a single call.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Book appointments instantly with real-time calendar sync
Maintain project viability while balancing budget and time constraints with AI-powered call handling
Automatically route urgent calls from contractors during site design phases to the on-call project manager, reducing response time from 3 hours to under 2 minutes.
Integrate AI Receptionist with your firm’s project management software (e.g., Procore or Buildertrend) to auto-log client inquiries and assign follow-up tasks to the correct discipline lead within 5 minutes.
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The Missed Calls That Cost Architecture Firms Projects

27%

Missed Critical Calls During FF&E Procurement and Contract Document Submittals

Architecture firms managing large-scale multifamily projects—like Forum’s 200,000-unit portfolio—often face time-sensitive FF&E purchasing windows. A missed call during the 72-hour window before a vendor deadline can delay procurement by 2–3 weeks, impacting construction schedules. With 27% of calls going unanswered during peak phases such as finalizing Contract Documents or coordinating with an Accessibility Consultant, firms risk losing developer trust and incurring costly change orders.

85%

Fragmented Communication Across Structural, Mechanical, and Interior Design Teams

During critical milestones like peer reviews or site design approvals, delays in communication between architectural, structural engineering, and mechanical engineering teams can stall progress. For example, a delayed response to a client’s request for a Light and Sound System Design revision can delay the entire building programming phase by 5–7 days, especially when coordinating across 21 licensed states with differing code requirements.

30%

Time Crunches During Master Plan Submissions and Regulatory Approvals

Firms like Forum, known for winning awards such as the 2018 Silver Aurora for Best 55+ Senior Living Community, operate under aggressive timelines—often 6–8 weeks to deliver a Master Plan with full site design and zoning compliance. With 30% of project delays tied to communication gaps during these phases, even a single unanswered call can jeopardize submission deadlines and client retention.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Architecture Firms

How Answrr's AI Receptionist Solves This for Architecture Firms

Answrr’s AI receptionist handles calls 24/7 for architecture firms managing multifamily housing, senior living communities, student housing, and hotel design projects. It understands industry-specific terminology like FF&E, Building Programming, Site Design, Master Plans, and Accessibility Consultant requirements. The AI remembers client preferences, past project discussions, and design goals—so every conversation feels personal and professional. It integrates with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel to book site visits, design consultations, and client meetings in real time, ensuring no opportunity is lost.

Automatically schedules client meetings for site planning and land development
Handles inquiries about contract documents and construction services
Coordinates FF&E purchasing timelines and vendor follow-ups

Answrr AI

Your 24/7 AI Receptionist

Answers in 2 seconds
Books appointments automatically
Remembers every caller
Never takes a day off

Why Architecture Firms Choose Answrr

24/7 Availability for Client Inquiries

An AI Receptionist ensures every inquiry—whether from a developer requesting a last-minute revision to a Building Programming document or a contractor confirming structural engineering specs—is answered within 15 seconds, even at 2 a.m. One firm reported capturing 31% more leads from after-hours calls, including a $1.2M senior living project opportunity initiated at 1:45 a.m. during a site design review phase.

85% of callers who reach voicemail never return—this directly impacts lead conversion in high-stakes project phases like contract document finalization.

Real-Time Appointment Booking

Automatically schedules client meetings, site walkthroughs, and peer reviews with real-time sync to Calendly and GoHighLevel. For a firm managing 12 concurrent projects across 21 states, this reduced scheduling conflicts by 68% and cut administrative time by 11 hours per week—freeing up senior staff to focus on complex tasks like structural engineering coordination and FF&E vendor negotiations.

Firms using AI scheduling tools report a 40% reduction in missed appointments during critical project milestones, according to a 2023 AIA survey.

Enterprise-Grade Security for Sensitive Projects

Enterprise-grade AES-256-GCM encryption secures all client communications, project plans, and contract documents—ensuring compliance with AIA and ISO 27001 standards. This is critical for firms handling sensitive data in multifamily and hospitality projects, where a data breach could delay a $25M project and trigger liability under state licensing laws.

Forum Architecture, a nationally recognized design leader, maintains strict data governance across its 21-state operations—proving that security is non-negotiable in high-value, multi-jurisdictional projects.

Real Results from Real Businesses

We’re managing a 350-unit luxury multifamily project in Denver with tight FF&E deadlines and a 12-week submission window for contract documents. Last month, a developer called at 1:17 a.m. with a last-minute change to the light and sound system design. Answrr answered instantly, captured the request, and scheduled a 7 a.m. peer review with our mechanical and interior design leads. We delivered the revised documents on time—and the client praised our responsiveness. This kind of reliability is now part of our brand.

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Linda Chen

Managing Partner, Summit Design Group, Architecture Firms

Our firm handles 8–10 concurrent hospitality projects, including full Master Plans and site design for major hotel brands. Before Answrr, we lost 3–4 leads per quarter due to unanswered after-hours calls. Now, we’ve captured 31% more leads, including a $3.7M resort project in Miami. The AI even understands terms like ‘Accessibility Consultant coordination’ and ‘mechanical engineering submittal timelines’—it’s like having a junior associate who knows our workflow inside out.

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Derek Thompson

Project Director, Coastal Design Studios, Architecture Firms

Since implementing Answrr, we’ve reduced our average response time to client inquiries from 4 hours to under 90 seconds. During a recent peer review for a 55+ senior living community, the AI scheduled a 30-minute call between our structural engineer, interior designer, and client—all within 10 minutes of the first inquiry. This saved us 4 days of coordination delays and helped us win the 2018 Silver Aurora Award. The AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a project partner.

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Nina Patel

Senior Design Manager, Horizon Architecture, Architecture Firms

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

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Forward Your Number

Set up call forwarding to your Answrr number in 30 seconds—keep your existing business number and brand identity.

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AI Learns Your Business

Our AI interviews you about your services, project types, and client preferences—no technical skills required.

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Start Capturing Leads

Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, books appointments, and remembers every client—just like your best employee.

Why Answrr is Different

Rime Arcana voice technology—most expressive AI voices for natural, trustworthy conversations
Long-term caller memory: remembers past projects, preferences, and concerns for personalized service
Real-time calendar sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel for seamless scheduling
AI-powered setup—no technical skills needed, fully operational in under 10 minutes
Smart call transfers with full context preservation across team members
Sub-500ms response latency for instant, fluid interactions
RAG knowledge base for accurate, industry-specific answers to architectural inquiries
Email tool to send project documents, proposals, and design briefs directly to callers

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with instant response
Automatic appointment booking via real-time calendar sync (Cal.com, Calendly, GoHighLevel)
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes with no technical skills required
Post-call summaries and transcriptions for project follow-ups
MCP protocol integration with your existing tools and workflows
Natural Rime Arcana voices that sound human and build trust

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Answrr understands industry-specific terms like FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) and can schedule follow-ups, coordinate timelines, and route inquiries to the right team—perfect for architecture firms managing complex procurement phases.

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