Peter T. Schmelzer, AIA, LEED AP, CPHC is a licensed Minnesota architect with more than 30 years of experience leading complex architectural projects from concept through construction. His work is grounded in strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to building science and sustainability.

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Over the course of his career, Peter has administered more than $500 million in construction contracts, specializing in award-winning multi-family housing, senior living, assisted living, and commercial design. He has served in senior leadership roles at respected architectural firms, guiding projects across Minnesota while mentoring teams and elevating firm-wide standards for quality control and documentation.

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Now Peter is offering his expertise to help you and your project succeed.

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Sustainable Design

Peter is especially passionate about sustainable design. As a sustainability practitioner and advocate, he has led research comparing high-performance building standards, helped guide firms through sustainability action planning, and participated in state-level policy discussions around sustainability benchmarks in Minnesota housing.

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Over 120 projects

In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Peter founded and led his own architectural practice, completing more than 100 residential, liturgical, and light commercial projects. He holds a Master of Architecture from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from St. John’s University, where the campus architecture of Marcel Breuer first drew him toward the built environment.

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