Neumann Monson has been named an Outstanding Emerging Professional (EP) Friendly Firm by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Central States Region (CSR), which covers Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma.

The American Institute of Architects Central States Region (AIA CSR) honored two Neumann Monson projects at their annual awards ceremony on Friday, October 12th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. AIA CSR encompasses the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

The Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) honored Neumann Monson Architect’s Nick Lindsley with the 2018 AIA Iowa Young Architect Award at the annual AIA Iowa Convention on Thursday, September 20. The Young Architect Award is given to individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession in the areas of design, education, and service in the early stage of their architectural career. Nick is only the fourth recipient of the award.

We’re excited to announce that six projects designed by Neumann Monson have received an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Iowa Design Award, including three awards for Excellence in Craft. Only seven projects out of more than 70 entries were selected to receive Design awards and five projects out of 30 entries were selected for Craft awards. The awards jury was comprised of building design leaders from across the country who selected projects from a wide field of entries in recognition of the firm’s excellence in architectural and interior design.

The Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) honored Neumann Monson Principal Kevin Monson, AIA, with the 2018 AIA Iowa Medal of Honor. Kevin was formally recognized during the awards ceremony at the annual AIA Iowa Convention on Thursday, September 20.

Neumann Monson architects Eric Neuhaus and Cheung Chan recently presented a course on dowel laminated timber (DLT) building systems at the 2018 AIA Iowa Fall Convention in Des Moines. The course focused on the properties of mass timber, outlining its environmental characteristics and comparing it to other building materials. Eric and Cheung presented the DLT design and construction process using Neumann Monson’s 111 East Grand Avenue project as a case study. The building is currently under construction in Des Moines’ East Village.

Neumann Monson Architects is a 40-year-old, award-winning architecture firm with offices in Iowa City and Des Moines. For the past quarter century, Kevin Monson led the firm’s growth and evolution. In 2018, Tim Schroeder, Vice President, stepped into the role of President as Kevin continued as Chairman of the Board. The transition, which had been in the firm’s growth blueprint for years, marked an exciting new episode for Neumann Monson Architects.

We collected 437 gently used and new books to benefit the United Way’s My Very Own Book Community Book Drive. In 2016 organizers collected more than 3,100 books, and set a goal of 5,000 for the 2017 drive. Books were distributed in the summer and fall to kids age pre-k through sixth grade.

Neumann Monson, FilmScene & the South East Iowa Architects Section held a screening of the film “Columbus” in October. An open forum panel discussion featuring several practicing architects and professors of architecture followed. The goal for the event was to provide a point of access to the discuss and question architecture’s relevance and promote an appreciation for the role of design in the community around us.

We laced up our running shoes for the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Christine Grant 5K race. Funds raised from the event went to the annual Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build which aims to unite women by empowering and challenging them to learn new skills as they act out Habitat’s mission to provide safe, decent and affordable housing to low-income families and individuals. Find local Habitat for Humanity events and volunteer opportunities at www.iowahabitat.org