Neumann Monson Blog

AIA Materials Pledge at Neumann Monson: 2026 Update

Joshua Baker — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:56:08 GMT

As a signatory and early adopter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Materials Pledge, our firm is involved in a growing movement of industry leaders committed to transforming the building materials industry.

AIA 2030 Commitment at Neumann Monson: 2026 Update

Matt Krieger — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:34:32 GMT

In 2006, the 2030 Challenge from Architecture 2030 was launched to drive climate responsibility within the architecture industry.

Neumann Monson Earns Outstanding Achievement Award from United Way

dbantz@neumannmonson.com (Dalton Bantz) — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:28:53 GMT

On May 5, 2026, Neumann Monson was honored to receive an Outstanding Achievement award from United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties during their Community Celebration event. A frequent collaborator in our volunteering efforts, we proudly support United Way’s contributions to helping the communities we serve.

2026 IIDA Interior Design Excellence Awards

dbantz@neumannmonson.com (Dalton Bantz) — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:08:41 GMT

Neumann Monson Architects has been recognized by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Great Plains Chapter with a 2026 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Honorable Mention for University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus.

2025 Operational Carbon Footprint Report

NM Green Team — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:38:19 GMT

Happy Earth Day! We’re excited to share that Neumann Monson has completed our first-ever Carbon Footprint Report. Over the past couple of months, our team has been gathering data and running calculations, and we’re ready to share what we’ve learned from our 2025 carbon footprint process.

Coralville Parks and Recreation Hosts Open House for Feedback on Recreation Center Project

dbantz@neumannmonson.com (Dalton Bantz) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:33:55 GMT

On April 14, Neumann Monson Architects led an open house to gather public feedback about preliminary plans for the ongoing Coralville recreation center and indoor pools project. Attendees were encouraged to view current architectural drawings and ask questions about the planned features for the project. Coralville Mayor Laurie Goodrich and Director of Parks and Recreation Sherri Proud also fielded questions and discussed future plans.

Three Neumann Monson Projects Earn 2026 Green Good Design Awards

dbantz@neumannmonson.com (Dalton Bantz) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:44:09 GMT

Neumann Monson Architects is proud to announce that three of our design projects have won 2026 Green Good Design Sustainability Awards, an accomplishment that further highlights our commitment to excellent sustainable design.

Neumann Monson Architects’ Iowa City Studio Achieves Living Building Challenge® Core Certification

dbantz@neumannmonson.com (Dalton Bantz) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:28:47 GMT

We are pleased to announce that our Iowa City Studio renovation is now Living Building Challenge® Core certified through Living Future. This certification required a design that prioritized ecological impact, wellness, and equity, and the final construction passed rigorous audits to prove real-world performance.

Neumann Monson Principal Lyndley Kent Receives 2026 AIA Young Architect Award

dbantz@neumannmonson.com (Dalton Bantz) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:35:20 GMT

We are proud to announce Lyndley Kent, Principal Architect at Neumann Monson, has been selected by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for the 2026 AIA Young Architect Award. This national award is emblematic of the exceptional leadership Lyndley has shown at our firm and the outsized impact she has demonstrated within the architecture industry while early in her career.

Five Ways to Increase Your Organization’s Operational Sustainability

vmatos@neumannmonson.com (Veyda Matos) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:43:44 GMT

No matter where you are on your sustainability journey—whether you’ve recently finished a sustainable building or are just beginning to think about it—there are always ways to make a difference. Climate change impacts everyone, and figuring out what to do next can be challenging. No matter what, every step counts, big or small.