Housing First is a nationally recognized homeless assistance model that provides permanent, low-barrier housing. It is based on the idea that people need a place to live before they can address the underlying issues that contribute to chronic homelessness.

Since 1971, the National Organization for Minority Architects (NOMA) has been dedicated to the development and advancement of minority architects. This year, over 1200 professionals and students attended the conference in Nashville, TN, making it the largest conference in NOMA history.

Material selection is a core component of any building project. Every material—from façade treatments to flooring—must be specified by a design team.

Heating and cooling are some of the largest expenses of building ownership—especially for commercial buildings. To reduce long-term costs, it’s important to consider your options and invest in a mechanical system that fits your unique needs.

Security is a top concern for any building owner. From federal buildings to hospitals to schools, all industries and sectors are looking for ways to protect occupants’ physical safety. An architect’s job is to guide the conversation, listen, analyze issues, and develop potential solutions.

When one thinks “parking facility,” sustainability usually doesn’t come to mind. Not only do parking facilities house carbon-emitting vehicles, but often, they are constructed from carbon-intensive materials like steel and concrete. Due to these inherent problems, designers and their clients need to exercise care and find ways to reduce emissions when planning parking facilities.

Brian Warthen, AIA LEED AP, has been elected to a 3-year term on AIA Iowa’s Board of Directors beginning in 2023.

Adaptive reuse, the practice of repurposing an existing building for a new use, has been gaining popularity across the US. These projects offer the opportunity to preserve a community’s character, mitigate urban blight, and reduce the carbon emissions and waste associated with demolition.

Neumann Monson has been honored with multiple awards from Zweig Group, the leading research, publishing, and advisory resource for architecture, engineering, construction, and (AEC) firms.

Public works are the lifeblood of our communities. They provide essential services—from the water in our taps to the roads we take to work. Unfortunately, public works facilities can be overlooked—with workers operating out of outdated buildings scattered across the city.