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Construction to Start on the NCSML Clock Tower Renovation

What is Resilient Architecture?

UI Nonfiction Writing House Case Study

Modernizing and Preserving the Johnson County Courthouse

Factors to Consider When Selecting Exterior Building Materials

Best Places to Invest When Designing a Multifamily Development

5 Ways to Engage the Community on a Building Project

Solid Wood vs. Veneer vs. Plastic Laminate: Which is Right for You?

Using Urban Lumber on a Building Project

What Does a Facilities Master Plan Include?

AIA 2030 Commitment at Neumann Monson: 2024 Update

Our Advice for Pursuing a Just Label

Lessons From Two International Living Future Institute Projects

Placemaking in Architecture: Definition and Best Practices

Safety and Security in K-12 Design

Enhancing the User Experience Through Stair Design

Incorporating Color in Commercial Interior Design

Designing Your Facility for Growth and Expansion

Exploratory Demolition for Renovations or Adaptive Reuse Projects

WELL vs. Fitwel: Which System is Right for Your Project?

10 Measures of Good K-12 Architecture

Using the CMaR Delivery Method for an Iowa K-12 Project

A New Facility Helps SIMPCO/SRTS Serve the Tri-State Area

Pros and Cons of Post-Tensioned Concrete: An Architect’s Perspective

Announcing Our 2024 Staff Promotions

Mixing Construction Types: Podium and Wrapper Buildings

Pella Early Learning Center to Open Fall 2024

What is the Fitwel Building Certification System?

LEED vs. Living Building Challenge (LBC): Which is Right for You?

Tips for Incorporating Plants into the Workplace

Hiring a Contractor on a Privately Funded Building Project

What is an Existing Facility Utilization Study?

Best Practices for Communicating on a Building Project

Architecture Fees: Hourly vs. Percentage vs. Fixed

Applying the 179D Tax Deduction to Your Building Project

Neumann Monson Opens Our Renovated Iowa City Studio

Biophilia and Inspiration: LBC Beauty Petal at the Stanley Center

Design Decisions that Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

High-Rise Construction: Benefits, Considerations, and Alternatives

Building Codes and Reviews: What an Owner Needs to Know

Inclusion and Access: LBC Equity Petal at the Stanley Center

Reasons for Cost Increases During Construction

Workplace Design: Making the Office More Attractive

Renovating vs. Building New: How to Determine

Design Thinking: Floor Plates and Office Adaptive Reuse

Encouraging Transparency: LBC Materials Petal at the Stanley Center

Mitigating Urban Heat Islands Through Building and Site Design

How Scope Changes Affect Construction Schedules

Workplace Design: Pros and Cons of Hot Desking

Accessing Nature: The Health and Happiness Petal at the Stanley Center

Teamwork Helps Maintain Operations at Western Dubuque CSD

4 Factors that Slow Construction Closeout

Iowa’s Commercial New Construction Program: Benefits and Process

How to Evaluate and Prioritize Building Site Options

Carbon-Free Resiliency: The LBC Energy Petal at the Stanley Center

Benefits of Using an AIA Master Agreement

How an Architect Helps Select a Mechanical System

Water as Precious Resource: The LBC Water Petal at the Stanley Center

What is a Building Permit, and When is it Required?

Construction Wrapping Up on the US District Courthouse

Growing Priorities in Sustainable Design

Alyanna Subayno Named Associate Representative to AIA National Strategic Council

Commercial Interior Design Practices to Retire

Ecology and Community: LBC Place Petal at the Stanley Center

How to Prepare for Solar Power on a Building Project

Tips for Selecting Furniture on a Commercial Building Project

Promoting the Arts: Iowa Conservatory to Open in August 2023

7 Unrealistic Expectations on a Building Project

Building Materials for Healthcare Projects: Considerations and Best Practices

Improving Indoor Air Quality with the WELL Standard

The Stanley Center for Peace and Security Opens Its New Headquarters

Starting a Building Project: Key Questions an Architect Will Ask

Investing in Community: Groundbreaking Begins for Center at Sixth

Tally Life Cycle Assessment: How it Contributes to a Building Project

Tips for Planning a Multifamily or Mixed-Use Development

Honesty and Efficiency: UI Non-Fiction Building to Open in Fall 2023

Considerations for a Workplace Design Project

What is a 3D-Printed Building?

Reducing Long-Term Personnel Costs Through Design

Gender-Neutral Restrooms: Types and Considerations

The 7 Steps of the Architectural Process

Who is on an Architectural Design Team?

Improving Acoustics in Workplace Design

How to Reduce the Total Cost of Building Ownership

Building Site Risks and How to Overcome Them

Life-Cycle Costs for Interior Materials

Reasons to Hire an Architect and Attributes to Look For

4 Benefits of a Visioning Workshop on a Building Project

Amenity Design in Housing Developments: Reaching Your Target Market

LEED: Certification Pathways and Categories

What is a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis on a Building Project?

Performance Modeling in Building Design and Its Importance

Potential Problems with Choosing an Architect Based on Fee

Supporting Mental Health on College Campuses Through Design

WELL Building Standard in the Workplace: 10 Concepts

Patient Journey Mapping in Healthcare Design

A Home for Athletes and Fans: The Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center

Helpful Construction Terms Building Owners Should Know

Helpful Terms to Know Before Working with an Architect

Constraints Drive Innovation: Our Iowa City Studio Renovation

What is the Living Building Challenge?

Building Accessibility: What Owners Should Know

What is Embodied Carbon, and How Can You Reduce It?

Architectural Fee Proposals: What They Include and How to Compare

3D-Printed Affordable Housing Coming to Iowa City

Architectural Visioning Workshops: Activities and Process

Aging Facilities on College Campuses: Opportunities and Considerations

Tim Schroeder elevated to AIA College of Fellows

5 Considerations for Commercial Restroom Design

Designing for Ecosystems in Urban Areas: 3 Case Studies

Community Collaboration Creates the GuideLink Center: A Case Study

AIA Contracts: Types and Benefits

Factors that Impact the Sustainability of a Building Site

Zahasky joins ownership team

Equity in Workplace Design

What to Expect from Your Architect After Construction

Changes to Iowa Bidding Laws: CMR for Public Projects

Kent appointed to the 2023 AIA COTE Leadership Group

Just Label 2022: Updates and Improvements

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Campus Planning

Design Strategies for a Neurodiverse Workplace

Neumann Monson Architects honored with IAF firm of the year award

Improving Energy Performance on 3 Building Types

Griffith elected Chair of the Iowa Architectural Foundation

Wellness Strategies in 3 Neumann Monson Projects

Take-Aways from the 2022 AIA Women’s Leadership Summit

Water Management Strategies in Green Building Design

Happy Holidays from Neumann Monson

Reflections from Greenbuild 2022

5 Principles of Trauma-Informed Design

Challenges in Higher Education and How Architects Can Help

4 Unhealthy Building Material Ingredients and How to Avoid Them

How to Get Community Input on a Building Project

Levels and Types of Building Project Commissioning

Housing First: Considerations for Low-Barrier Housing

Unplugged: Reflections from NOMA 2022

Iowa City Public Works: COTE Top Ten Case Study

Adopting the AIA’s Architecture & Design Materials Pledge

5 Types of Mechanical Systems

Passive Security Strategies in Architecture

Strategies for Designing a Sustainable Parking Facility

Warthen elected to AIA Iowa Board of Directors

Buildings that are Good Candidates for Adaptive Reuse

Neumann Monson receives multiple recognitions from Zweig Group

Benefits of Consolidating Public Works Facilities

How to Make a Better Parking Structure

Monson honored with Christian Petersen Award

Neumann Monson participates in Career Inspire

Financial Incentives for Adaptive Reuse in Iowa

CMAR for Federal Projects: Benefits and Drawbacks

7 Investments that Improve Building Performance

When Can You Spend Your Contingency on a Building Project?

Does Passive House Fit Your Project?

Payments and Billing on a Building Project

Code Required Testing and Inspections: What Owners Need to Know

How Does Zoning Impact Site Selection?

3 Benefits of Retro-Commissioning

Process vs. Photo-Realistic Architectural Renderings

Who is Responsible for Tracking Costs on a Building Project?

What is the USGBC’s Sustainable SITES Initiative?

The Value of Pragmatic Design

What is Energy Use Intensity, and How Does it Impact Your Project?

Opportunities and Challenges of Adaptive Reuse

Building Air Tightness Testing: Types and Benefits

Inflation Reduction Act: Incentives for Building Owners

The Benefits of Using Virtual Reality (VR) in Architecture

3 Times to Include Your Facilities Staff in the Design Process

The Role of Energy Modeling in the Architectural Process

What is an Architectural User Needs Survey?

What to Expect from Your Architect During a Site Observation

The Six Principles of Biophilic Design

Meet the Sustainability Team

How to Plan a Flexible Interior Space

Is Neumann Monson a Good Fit for You?

What Can You Expect from Bid Day on a Construction Project?

What the AIA Framework for Design Excellence Means for Your Project

How to Prepare for Your LBC Biophilic Exploration

What is the Living Building Challenge’s Biophilic Exploration?

Furniture vs. Casework in the Workplace: Which is Right for You?

How to Prepare for a Planning Workshop with an Architect

What is a Planning Workshop?

What is Tax Increment Financing (TIF)?

How to Give Your Design Team Feedback

Working with an Interior Designer on an Architectural Project

3 Biophilic Design Strategies

3 Sustainable Interior Design Strategies

Pros and Cons of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

5 Factors to Consider When Renovating Your Workspace

The Do’s and Don’ts of Selecting Building Materials

What is a Pre-Bid Conference, and How Can You Prepare?

Material Selection on Building Projects: A Four-Step Process

Meet the Design Quality Team

How to Prepare for a Visioning Workshop with Your Architect

Commissioning: What a Building Owner Needs to Know

Sustainable Design in the Midwest: Challenges and Opportunities

What is Precedent Research, and What Can You Expect?

Physical Models in Architecture: Types and Benefits

When to Make Changes to a Design: The 80/20 Rule

A Client’s Time Commitment During the Design Process

Which Building Certification System is Right for You?

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