Kurt Neiswender, AIA, LEED

Master of Urban Design with Distinction

Lawrence Technological University, College of Architecture and Design

Post-Professional, NY/Paris Program

Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation

Bachelor of Architecture

University of Southern California, School of Architecture

Registered Architect, State of Michigan

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LEED Accredited Professional

United States Green Building Council, Legacy LEED AP

Urban Colab Architecture, L.3.C., Flint, Michigan

Owner, Principal Architect

Leads community-driven projects in sustainable housing and adaptive reuse, including Gray Street Apartments, Orchard Grove and Manor, and the Avalon Village Community Kitchen.

The Coffee Sketch Podcast

Co-Founder, Co-Host

Co-created a global design podcast with 190+ episodes and listeners in 80+ countries, featuring conversations on architecture, creativity, and technology.

Sedgewick + Ferweda Architects, Flint, Michigan

Project Architect

Managed design and documentation for projects including The Grand Apartments, Crossover Ministries, and Phoenix Haus, the first PHIUS Certified Passive House in Michigan.

MainStreet Design Build, Birmingham, Michigan

Director of Architecture

OJMR Architects, Los Angeles, California

Project Architect

Gruen Associates, Los Angeles, California

Project Designer

Togawa & Smith Architects, Pasadena, California

Project Designer

James Schettino Architects, New Canaan, Connecticut

Project Designer

Assistant Professor of Practice

Lawrence Technological University, College of Architecture and Design

Courses: HVAC and Water Systems, Acoustics/Electrical/Illumination, Comprehensive Design Studio, Integrated Design

Adjunct Faculty

Lawrence Technological University, College of Architecture and Design

Lecturer I

University of Michigan - Flint, Geography, Planning & Environment Dept.

Sustainability, urban planning, and renewable energy courses

Lecturer I

University of Michigan - Flint, Art and Art History Department

Two Dimensional Design, Community Design Studio

AIA Flint Honor Award

Sustainable Design Award for Crossover Outreach, Flint

AIA Flint Honor Award

Sustainable Design Award for Satori Haus, Manistique

AIA National Young Architect Award

Honors exceptional leadership and contributions to the profession early in career

AIA Michigan Young Architect Award

Proficiency and exceptional accomplishments in the profession

Building Design + Construction Magazine

40 Under 40 — "Flint Crusader"

Flint Economic Alliance

Art of Achievement Award, Young Professional of the Year

AIA Michigan Secretary

Executive Committee, Board of Directors — path to 2029 AIA Michigan President

AIA Michigan Director

Board of Directors, Strategic Plan and Archifusion Planning Committees

AIA Small Firm Exchange

Board of Directors — national leadership and advocacy for small firm practice

AIA/NCARB Experience Advisory Joint Committee

Co-Chair — appointed by President Thomas Vonier, FAIA

AIA National Resolutions Committee

2016 Chair — appointed by President Helene Dreiling, FAIA

AIA Flint President

Board of Directors

City of Flint Building Board of Appeals

Mayoral Appointment

City of Flint Building Historic District Commission

Vice Chair, Mayoral Appointment

HVAC Calculator

Web-based energy modeling and HVAC load calculation tool for architects

EchoTrace

Acoustic simulation and room acoustics visualization application

Mass Timber Designer

Parametric mass timber building designer with 3D visualization

Coffee Sketch Podcast

Global design podcast — 190+ episodes, 80+ countries