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Guide for architects

Architect? Want more clients without showing your face?

You design spaces people live and work in. Here is how to get you found: short videos that answer one real client question each, posted on YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels. No camera, no site visits to film, no editing skills. This page gives you the prompt, 30 video ideas and a ready first script.

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We get it

You're an architect, not a video editor. You don't need to become one.

You can read a site in ten minutes and sketch three options before lunch. But video probably felt like a different job: cameras, lighting, timelines, cutting, captions, music. So it stayed on the "someday" list while the enquiries went to the studio that posts.

With jajavideo you write (or let AI write) what you want to say. That's it. The built-in director splits it into scenes, picks a visual for every sentence, adds a natural voice-over, music and animated captions. You don't need to be a good speaker or writer either. The prompt on this page writes the scripts from your expertise. You just check that the advice is right for your area and your way of working.

What you thought video needsWhat jajavideo needs
A camera, a finished project and good light
Nothing. It's faceless
Hours in an editing app
One paste, a couple of minutes
Writing scripts from scratch
The prompt on this page
A voice you're happy with
300+ natural voices
A budget for a videographer
5 free videos a day

Why video works for architects

Clients don't know what an architect does. A 40-second video fixes that.

Most people hire an architect once in their life, if ever. They don't know the stages, the fees or when to call you. Short videos answer those questions before they pick up the phone, and people already spend a lot of their day watching video.

Did you know? 51 minutes a day: the average time UK adults spend on YouTube.

Source: Ofcom, Online Nation, 2025

Did you know? 97% of consumers read reviews of local businesses, across 6 sites on average.

Source: BrightLocal, Local Consumer Review Survey, 2026

Did you know? 6% → 45% of consumers now use AI tools to find local businesses, up in one year.

Source: BrightLocal, Local Consumer Review Survey, 2026

Explain the process before the first call

What's a feasibility study? When do you need a permit? What does a building regulation drawing actually do? A short answer per video means fewer confused first calls and better-fit enquiries.

Show judgement, not just drawings

Anyone can post a finished render. A short that explains why you moved a staircase or pushed a window back shows how you think, which is what clients are really buying.

Reach people before they know they need you

Someone planning an attic conversion searches for answers months before they hire. Videos that answer those questions put your name in front of them early.

Stand out from the studios that never post

Most small practices have a static website and an Instagram of finished photos. Specific, useful videos posted steadily put you ahead of most of them.

See it before you try it

The whole process in one short tutorial

  • Signing up with Google in about 10 seconds
  • Pasting one script, or many with AAA in Bulk
  • Asking Jaja to write a script for you
  • Choosing a language, voice and caption style
  • Downloading the finished vertical video

Step by step

From zero to a week of architecture videos in one sitting

Copy the architecture prompt below

Add your practice name, your area, and who your clients are: homeowners, developers, or both. Your details go straight into the prompt.

Paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini

You get 10 scripts, each answering one real client question, each opening with a hook and ending with your practice name.

Check the facts like you'd check a planning note

You're the expert. Fix anything that isn't true for your region or isn't how you'd say it. Five minutes.

Paste all 10 into jajavideo's Bulk tab

Sign up free, open Bulk, paste. The AAA lines split them into 10 separate videos.

Pick a voice, press Generate, then post or schedule

Each video is a vertical MP4 for Shorts, TikTok, Reels and Facebook. Post them at your own pace, or schedule them on the platforms so one goes live each week while you work on the drawings.

The format

Plain text, a Title: line, AAA between scripts

No scenes, no visual directions. Just what should be said. This is exactly what you paste:

Paste into jajavideo → Bulk
Title: Architect fees: what you actually pay for
Most people assume an architect's fee is for drawing pretty pictures. It isn't. You're paying for decisions: how the extension meets the garden, where the light comes from, how the stairs work, and what the builder will actually be able to build. A good architect saves money by catching problems on paper instead of on site. Before you compare fees, ask what's included. Concept only? Planning drawings? Building regulation drawings? Site visits during construction? A lower fee that stops at planning can cost more later. Ask for a written scope with every quote. Want a simple fee checklist? Search Northlight Studio on Google.
AAA
Title: Do you need a permit for an attic conversion?
...
AAA
Title:

Topic: hook. Never read aloud. Tells viewers and YouTube what the video is about.

Text

90–130 words of narration. One tip, one concrete detail, short spoken sentences.

Credit

Your name, last sentence. Read by the voice-over, so write sites as words: "yourbusiness dot com".

AAA

Alone on a line between scripts. Ten scripts, ten videos, one paste.

Copy, paste, done

The architecture prompt: 10 expert scripts in one go

Fill in your details. The prompt updates as you type. Copy it into any AI chat and paste the answer straight into jajavideo.

Prompt for Claude · ChatGPT · Gemini
You are an expert short-form video scriptwriter and an experienced architect. Write 10 scripts for faceless YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels for an architect.

About me:
- Practice name: [YOUR PRACTICE NAME]
- City or area: online, no specific area
- My ideal clients: homeowners extending or renovating a house
- My focus: house extensions and attic conversions
- Language of the scripts: English

Rules for every script:
1. Answer ONE specific question a real client asks before or during a building project. No generic ads like "Want a beautiful home? Call me".
2. The first sentence is the hook: a common mistake, a myth, or a real question clients ask. It must keep the viewer watching past the first 3 seconds.
3. 90 to 130 words of flowing spoken narration (about 30 to 50 seconds). Plain language a homeowner understands, short sentences. No jargon without a one-line explanation. No scene directions, emojis, lists or headings.
4. Include one concrete detail: a number, a stage name, a document, a real situation.
5. Only advice that is accurate and general. No guarantees about permit approval, costs, timelines or results, and no claims about being the best.
6. End with this sentence: "Want a simple project checklist? Search [YOUR PRACTICE NAME] on Google.". Write any website as words, for example "example dot com".
7. Each script covers a different topic. Mix mistakes, myths, client questions, quick how-tos, planning and design decisions.

Format (follow exactly):
- Start each script with one line: Title: [topic]: [hook]. The title is not read aloud.
- Then the narration as one paragraph.
- After each script, a line that contains only AAA.

Output only the 10 scripts in this format, nothing before or after. I will paste them straight into jajavideo.

Need the next batch? Reply in the same chat: "Write 10 more, completely different questions."

Where to paste it, and what happens next

  1. Copy the prompt

    Fill in your details above, then press Copy prompt.

  2. Paste it into an AI chat

    Open any AI chat in a new tab, paste the prompt and send it. You get 10 scripts back.

  3. Paste the answer into jajavideo

    Copy the AI's whole answer, open the Bulk tab in jajavideo and paste it. You get 10 finished videos.

    Open jajavideo →
Watch: prompt → AI chat → Bulk tab → 10 videos (70 seconds, with sound)

Made with this prompt

Three real architecture videos, made on jajavideo

Each one answers a single client question, with a natural voice, a visual for every sentence and the credit at the end. Open a script to read exactly what was pasted.

Video 1 · What you actually pay for

Read the script

Title: Architect fees: what you actually pay forMost people assume an architect's fee is for drawing pretty pictures. It isn't. You're paying for decisions: how the extension meets the garden, where the light comes from, how the stairs work, and what the builder will actually be able to build. A good architect saves money by catching problems on paper instead of on site. Before you compare fees, ask what's included. Concept only? Planning drawings? Building regulation drawings? Site visits during construction? A lower fee that stops at planning can cost more later. Ask for a written scope with every quote. Want a simple fee checklist? Search Northlight Studio on Google.

Video 2 · The attic conversion question

Read the script

Title: Attic permission: the question every client asks firstEveryone asks the same question first: do I need a permit for an attic conversion? Often the answer is no, because depending on where you live, certain attic conversions may be allowed without a full permit application. But those allowances can be removed, especially on newer estates or in protected areas, and there are limits on how much extra volume and height you can add. Flats and heritage buildings are treated differently again. So before you get quotes from builders, check the rules where you live, and whether a certificate would prove it. Want a simple first-steps checklist? Search Northlight Studio on Google.

Video 3 · The brief most clients skip

Read the script

Title: Design briefs: why your project fails before the first line is drawnMost projects go wrong before a single line is drawn, because nobody wrote down what the house is actually for. You don't need a long document, one page is enough. Write how you want to live in the space: where morning light matters, whether the kitchen is for cooking or for people to stand around, how many people use the bathroom at seven in the morning. Add your budget range and your must-haves, and mark what you'd happily drop. Give that page to your architect before the first meeting. It turns a vague conversation into a design brief, and it saves weeks of redrawing. Want a one-page brief template? Search Northlight Studio on Google.

Never run out

30 architecture video ideas your clients actually search for

Each one is a full video. Paste any line into the prompt, or into Jaja inside jajavideo, and ask for a script.

Mistakes
  1. Hiring a builder before any drawings exist
  2. Choosing an architect on fee alone
  3. Buying a plot before checking what can be built
  4. Changing your mind after the permit is submitted
  5. Skipping a measured survey
  6. Treating the cheapest quote as the best value
  7. Forgetting building codes until the end
  8. Designing the kitchen before the layout works
  9. Ignoring how the sun moves across the garden
  10. Not asking what's excluded from the fee
Myths and client questions
  1. "Do I need an architect for an extension?"
  2. "How much does an architect cost?"
  3. "How long does a permit take?"
  4. "Can I build without a permit?"
  5. "Will my neighbour's objection stop my project?"
  6. "Is a design-and-build company cheaper?"
  7. "Do I need a permit for an attic conversion?"
  8. "What's the difference between permits and building codes?"
  9. "Can I manage the build myself?"
  10. "Do I need heritage consent for small changes?"
Quick how-tos
  1. Write a one-page brief before you call anyone
  2. Check if your house still has permitted development rights
  3. Read a floor plan like a client, not a builder
  4. Measure a room for a realistic extension
  5. Spot a plot that looks cheap but isn't buildable
  6. Plan a renovation around daylight
  7. Choose between three layout options
  8. Prepare for a first meeting with an architect
  9. Understand what a feasibility study includes
  10. Plan a self-build budget that includes the soft costs

Your design instinct applies here too

What makes an architecture Short get watched

Think of it as a good brief for the viewer. The first line is the question they already have in their head, and the rest earns the follow-up search.

The first 3 seconds are the client's question

Open with the exact thing they type into Google: "Do I need a permit for an attic conversion?" If the first sentence doesn't match their question, nothing after it is seen.

Title as Topic: hook

"Architect fees: what you actually pay for" tells the viewer and the platform exactly who it's for.

One question per video

Same rule as one idea per drawing. Three questions in 40 seconds means none of them lands in the viewer's memory.

Help first, credit last

No "Award-winning studio, call us!" openers. The answer earns attention. Your name in the last line earns the follow-up search.

Test like you test options

Make the same tip with three different first sentences. Keep the hook that holds viewers and reuse that pattern.

More videos, more people who know your name

You tell clients projects take months. So does building an audience. You don't have to post daily, but the more useful videos you put out, the more potential clients learn who you are. Make a batch in one sitting and schedule them.

Think bigger

More than marketing: new ways to earn with video

When a finished video costs you a couple of minutes, video stops being a cost and becomes something you can offer, include or sell.

Did you know? 57% of video marketers say video reduced the support questions they get.

Source: Wyzowl, State of Video Marketing, 2026

Add "a video every week" to your service

Clients want to understand the process, and most practices never explain it. Offer weekly Shorts as part of your service: you write the answers with the prompt, jajavideo makes the videos, and you deliver them under the practice name. Commercial use is included on every plan, and on Unlimited you can put your own logo on the videos.

Example: 4 projects × 8 videos a month = 32 videos
Your cost on Unlimited: $27 a month in total
Your price: whatever a monthly video set is worth to your clients

Videos for your developer clients

Developers and investors need to explain a scheme to neighbours, buyers and councils. Short explainer videos are an easy add-on to your drawing package.

Turn each project into a series

One finished project can become five videos: the brief, the planning story, the layout decision, the material choice, the finished room. Same project, many more places to be found.

Win work in other languages

Clients building abroad or moving to your area? Make your answers in Spanish, Japanese or Arabic. jajavideo speaks 74 languages, so you can offer what most small practices can't.

Explain a site before the first meeting

Send a prospect a short video on what their plot could realistically hold. It's more memorable than a PDF and it shows your thinking in seconds.

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Let Jaja write your first architecture video

Jaja is jajavideo's script assistant. Tell it your practice name and your clients, and it writes your first architecture script right here. Like it? Turn it into a finished video in one click.

You can ask Jaja for more scripts, other topics or other languages after you sign up. Free accounts get 5 watermark-free videos every day.

JajaScript assistant
Hi! I write Shorts scripts for architects. What's your practice name, and who are your clients? I'll write your first video.

Price

Cheaper than one hour of a freelance editor

Free

$0
  • 5 watermark-free videos a day (≈150 a month)
  • Unlimited after that, with a small credit
  • No card

Unlimited

$27/month
  • Unlimited videos, no watermark
  • Your own logo
  • Priority queue, Bulk mode

Unlimited + Long

$47/month
  • Everything in Unlimited
  • Landscape videos up to 4 minutes
  • Top queue priority

Paid plans are monthly PayPal subscriptions you can cancel any time. The free plan needs no credit card.

Never made a video before? Start here

Every question a first-timer asks, answered

You've never edited a video and never used a system like this. That's fine. Most people who use jajavideo hadn't either. Pick any question below. Can't find yours? Ask Jaja, our agent.

Getting started

I have never edited a video in my life. Can I really do this?

Yes. You never open an editing program, never cut anything and never touch a timeline. You paste text into a box, pick a voice, and press Generate. jajavideo does every video step for you: it splits your text into scenes, picks a picture or clip for every sentence, records the voice-over, adds music and puts animated captions on screen. If you can copy and paste, you can make a video.

What exactly do I need before I start?

Three things: an email or Google account to sign up, a few sentences about an architecture topic your clients ask about (or the prompt on this page to write them), and a few minutes. No camera, microphone, software, design skills or credit card.

How do I sign up?

Go to jajavideo.com and press "Continue with Google". It takes about 10 seconds. You can also sign up with an email address. No card is asked for.

What's the very first thing I should do after I sign up?

Make one test video before anything else. Open the dashboard, stay on the Single tab, and paste this:

Title: Home extension: the mistake that costs you a permit
Most people planning an extension measure the garden before they check the rules. In many places you can build a certain size without a full permit, but go one metre over and the whole project stops for months. Before you sketch anything, find out your local limits for depth, height and how close you can build to the boundary. That one hour of checking saves you a redesign later. Want a studio that gets it right the first time? Search Halden Architecture on Google.

Choose English and any voice, press Generate, and in a couple of minutes you'll see your first finished video. After that, everything else on this page will make sense.

How long until I have my first video?

Usually a couple of minutes per video. If many people are making videos at the same moment it can take a bit longer. You can close the tab: you'll get an email the moment it's ready.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in your browser, on a computer or a phone.

Scripts: what the video says

What is a "script"?

Just the words the voice will say in the video. Nothing technical. For a 30–50 second video that's about 90–130 words, roughly one short paragraph.

I'm not a writer or a speaker. Who writes the scripts?

You don't have to. You have three easy options. One: copy the architecture prompt on this page into Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini, and it writes 10 scripts for you. Two: inside jajavideo, type one line like "a tip about kitchen layouts that always work" and press ✨ Write script. Three: ask Jaja, the script assistant, for ideas in plain words. Your only job is to read the result and make sure the design advice is correct.

What's the "Title:" line for?

It names your video so you can find it later. It is never read aloud and never shown in the video. Use the pattern Topic: hook, for example Title: Extension tip: why the cheapest quote costs more.

Do I write anything about the pictures or scenes?

No. Write only what should be said. jajavideo's built-in director reads your sentences and chooses a matching visual for each one by itself.

How do I make people contact me at the end?

Make the last sentence your credit, for example "Search Halden Architecture on Google." The voice reads it out. If you mention a website, write it as words, "halden dot com", so the voice says it correctly. Jaja can also add the ending for you if you tell it your website or phone number.

Can I fix a word or a sentence the AI wrote?

Of course. It's just text. Change anything before you paste it into jajavideo. If you notice a problem after the video is made, edit the text and make it again.

What if I run out of ideas?

Use the 30 ideas on this page, write down the questions clients ask you in the first meeting, or reply to the AI in the same chat: "Write 10 more, completely different tips." You can also paste one of your project case studies and ask for five scripts based on it.

Bulk: many videos in one paste

What is Bulk, in simple words?

Bulk lets you paste several scripts at once and get a separate video for each one. Instead of making ten videos one by one, you paste ten scripts in one go and come back to ten finished videos.

How does jajavideo know where one video ends and the next starts?

Put a line with only AAA between scripts. Each script starts with its own Title: line. Here is the smallest possible example, 3 scripts that become 3 videos:

Title: Architect tip: plan storage before finishes
Everyone budgets for the kitchen worktop and forgets the storage. A home with no place for coats, shoes and the vacuum feels cramped no matter how good the finishes look. Before you choose tiles, count how much cupboard space each room really needs. Search Halden Architecture on Google.
AAA
Title: Architect myth: bigger is always better
A bigger house isn't always a better one. A well-planned small home with good light and a clear route through the rooms often feels more generous than a large one with dark corners. Spend your budget on layout and daylight before you add square metres. Search Halden Architecture on Google.
AAA
Title: Renovation tip: keep the stairs where they are
Moving a staircase is one of the most expensive changes in a renovation. It affects the floor above, the floor below and often the structure. If you can live with the stairs where they are, you free up budget for the things you'll notice every day, like light and storage. Search Halden Architecture on Google.

Real scripts should be longer (90–130 words), but that's the whole idea: Title, text, AAA, repeat.

Where do I paste them?

In the dashboard, click the Bulk tab (next to Single), paste everything into the big box, choose the language and voice, and press Generate. All videos use the same voice and caption style.

Do I have to write "AAA" myself?

No, if you use the prompt on this page. It already tells the AI to put AAA between scripts, so you copy the AI's answer and paste it as it is.

I forgot the AAA lines. What happens?

If each script starts with its own "Title:" line, jajavideo still splits them correctly. AAA is simply the safest way to be sure.

Can I mix languages in one Bulk paste?

It's best to paste one language at a time, so every video gets a voice that matches. Make the English batch, then the Spanish batch.

Where do I find all the videos afterwards?

On your Videos page. Each one appears as soon as it's ready, and you get an email when they're done. Download them any time within 30 days.

The video itself

Will my face or voice be in the video?

No. The videos are faceless: real images and short clips, a natural AI voice-over, music and captions. Nobody appears on camera, and you never record your voice.

Can I choose the voice and the captions?

Yes. Choose from 300+ natural voices in 74 languages, and from 5 caption styles: Classic, Karaoke, Word Pop, Box Highlight or Two-line.

What if I don't like how a video came out?

Press "Make it again — free". It's made again from the same script with fresh visuals, and it never counts against your free videos.

How long can a video be?

Shorts can run up to about 3 minutes of narration, but 30–60 seconds usually works best. The Unlimited + Long plan adds landscape YouTube videos up to 4 minutes.

What format is the video?

A vertical 1080×1920 MP4, the standard size for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook. Make it once, post it everywhere.

Will faceless videos make me look less professional?

Not when each video answers a real question a client would ask you anyway. People judge a short by whether it was worth their time. A clear tip about light, storage or permits reads as expertise, and your name is at the end.

Posting & scheduling

Do I have to post a video every day?

No. Post at the pace that suits you. The simple rule is: the more useful videos you put out, the more potential clients learn your name. Two or three a week is a fine start. Steady beats occasional bursts.

I don't have time to upload every day. What can I do?

Schedule them. Make a batch of videos in one sitting with Bulk, then use the scheduling tools that the platforms already give you for free, so one video goes live each day (or every other day) while you work.

  • YouTube: upload in YouTube Studio and choose "Schedule" instead of "Public", then pick the date and time.
  • Instagram and Facebook: Meta Business Suite lets you schedule Reels ahead of time.
  • TikTok: on the TikTok website you can set a future posting time when you upload.

One hour on Sunday can fill the whole week. Platform menus change from time to time, so look for the "Schedule" option when you upload.

Where should I post first?

Start with one platform you already use or where your clients are, often YouTube Shorts or Instagram. Once that's a habit, post the same videos on the others. They're already the right size.

What should I write in the description?

One or two sentences about the tip, your business name, and how to contact you. On YouTube, add a link to your website if your channel allows links.

Does jajavideo upload the videos for me?

No. You download each video and post it yourself, so you stay in control of your accounts.

Results

How soon will I get clients from this?

Nobody can promise that, and we won't. Like any marketing, video builds up over time. Give it a steady few months, look at which topics get watched, and make more like those.

How do I know what's working?

Each platform shows you views and how long people watched. Look for videos that keep people watching past the first few seconds, and repeat their topic and opening style.

My first videos got few views. Did I do something wrong?

Probably not. New accounts often start slowly while the platform learns who your videos are for. Keep posting at your own pace, make your first sentence stronger, and keep each video to one clear idea.

Do these videos help my practice online?

They add visibility on YouTube, social platforms and your Google Business Profile, and can keep visitors engaged on pages where they're embedded. No video guarantees enquiries, so don't promise that to anyone.

Clients & business

Can I make videos for my clients and charge for them?

Yes. Commercial use is included on every plan, so you can publish videos on your clients' accounts and sell video as part of your design or build packages.

Can I put my own logo on the videos?

Yes, on the Unlimited plans. Every video is watermark-free, or carries your own logo if you want it.

Can I make videos in my clients' languages?

Yes, in 74 languages including right-to-left ones like Arabic, Persian and Urdu. Ask the prompt to write in that language, then pick a voice in the same language.

Free plan & price

Is it really free?

Yes. Every day you get 5 completely watermark-free videos, about 150 a month, with no card. After those 5, you can keep making videos with a small "Made with jajavideo" credit.

When do my 5 free videos reset?

Every day at 00:00 UTC.

Do failed videos or redos count?

No. Only finished videos count, and "Make it again" is always free.

What do the paid plans add?

Unlimited ($27/month): unlimited watermark-free videos, your own logo, priority in the queue. Unlimited + Long ($47/month): everything in Unlimited plus landscape videos up to 4 minutes. Both are monthly PayPal subscriptions you can cancel any time.

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