"The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his clients to plant vines."— Frank Lloyd Wright
I've spent 10+ years being that architect — reviewing properties before clients bought them, reading site plans before construction started, and catching the problems that would have cost thousands to fix later. Now I offer that same review to you, without the invoice for a full project.
I'm a licensed architect, licensed in multiple states. I'm also a contractor's daughter — I grew up on job sites, not in a drafting studio. I've seen what happens when people make big decisions without the right information, and I've spent my career preventing those situations.
These services exist for people who are about to buy property, sign a lease, start construction, or make a major renovation decision — and want a licensed architect's eyes on their plans before they commit.
This is not a redesign service. I review what's there, identify problems, and tell you what you need to know. If you want me to design something from scratch, that's a different conversation — let's start here first.
A written review of a property you're considering buying or leasing. Best for early-stage evaluation, when you have the listing or a preliminary site plan and need to know if your vision is even possible on that land.
I had a commercial lease under consideration and asked LauraLee to look at the space. She flagged that the occupancy load would require three restrooms — the unit only had one. That review saved me from signing a lease I couldn't legally use.— Business owner, retail tenant
A detailed written review of your architectural plans or site drawings — existing conditions, proposed layout, zoning compliance, code issues, and constructability concerns. Best for clients who already have drawings from an architect or designer and want independent validation.
A live video or phone consultation followed by a written summary of our discussion — specific to your project, your questions, and your situation. This is for people who need architectural judgment in real time, not a report to read later.
The more context you give me before we meet, the more useful our session will be. For a Property Review or Site Analysis Review, send what you have — the more complete the picture, the better my review.
For property review, I pull public records and zoning data for your specific parcel.
For site analysis, I need your existing drawings — the more complete, the better. If you only have a sketch, that's fine too — we'll work with what you have.
What are you trying to do? What have you been told by other people? Where are you stuck? I can't help if I don't know where you're starting from.
Please submit all materials at least 48 hours before your scheduled review or consultation. Reviews sent without adequate lead time may be subject to a rush fee or delayed delivery.
Consultations may be rescheduled with at least 48 hours' notice at no charge. Sessions cancelled or rescheduled within 48 hours of the scheduled time are subject to a $250 rebooking fee.
All services are non-refundable once the review has been delivered or the consultation has taken place. If I haven't started work yet, contact me and we'll discuss options.
Consultation calls are recorded and provided to you. I may use anonymized takeaways from consultations for educational content — never with identifying details.
You may include your architect, contractor, or other advisors on the call — just let me know in advance so I can plan accordingly.
My advice is based on the information you provide and the jurisdiction you're in. Architecture requirements vary by city and state — I do my best to flag relevant code issues, but confirm all requirements with your local building department.
Send me a brief description of what you're working on and I'll tell you what makes the most sense. No sales pressure — just a straightforward recommendation.
Tell me about your projectI read every email personally. You'll hear back within 48 hours.