Building confidence into every stage of your project

Architect Advisor brings three decades of hands-on experience to owners, developers, contractors, lenders, and architects:

helping you anticipate problems before they become costly.

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Peter Schmelzer

Licensed Architect, Minnesota

LEED™ Accredited Professional

Certified Passive House Consultant

$500M+ Construction Administered

Advisory Services

Advisory support across the full project life cycle.

Project Development

01.

Early-stage guidance that shapes better outcomes before key decisions are locked in.

Pre-design Guidance
Entitlement Assistance
Building Code Second Opinion

02.

Quality &
Risk Control

Independent expert review to identify risk and strengthen project outcomes

Drawings and Specifications Quality Control Review
Constructability Review
Contract Documents Review
Forensic Investigation
Construction Administration Support

03.

Financial Due Diligence

Independent oversight supporting lenders and owners throughout the construction process.

Construction Loan Monitoring
Draw Review and Certification
Owner’s Representative Services

04.

Sustainability & Resilience

High-performance building strategies oriented toward certification requirements and long-term performance.

Passive Building Strategy & Certification
Regenerative Design Methodology
Sustainability Action Planning

05.

Professional Development

Mentoring that bridges the critical gap between formal education and real-world practice.

Professional Coaching
Mentoring
Quality Control Systems Development for Architecture Firms

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Peter is an excellent mentor. He's a great listener who shared his perspective and challenged me to think beyond my own limits.”

Lori Knudson, AIA, Director of Architecture Southwest Region, Kaas Wilson Architects

"I had the pleasure of working with Peter during construction administration on several senior independent living apartment projects. Peter was instrumental in aligning our construction team with the drawings, and proactively working to address and questions or concerns that came up during the construction process. He is a effective communicator and efficient in doing his research on any questions we asked, allowing us to make well-informed decisions along the way."

Matt Yetzer
Director of Development, Southeast at Velair Development Company

"Peter supported me when I was new to the industry by helping me hone my attention to detail, professionalism, construction detailing, and overall confidence. I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to work with him early in my career. He genuinely cares about the people he works with, and he has a wealth of knowledge to share with the industry.