2025 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry: Lyndley Kent 

Principal, Architect 

Neumann Monson Architects 

Iowa City, IA 

Bio: Lyndley Kent, AIA, LFA, is a visionary architect and principal at Neumann Monson Architects. Her work fuses sustainable design, technical precision, and community impact. A key force behind award-winning projects like Market One and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, she is nationally recognized for pushing the boundaries of carbon reduction and the Living Building Challenge. Lyndley is also a tireless advocate for equity in architecture, shaping firm policy, mentoring emerging professionals, and leading national conversations on sustainable and inclusive practice. 

Projects & Accomplishments: Stanley Center renovation—Living Building Challenge lead; Market One—LEED Platinum, AIA COTE Top Ten; Project lead, St. Luke the Evangelist Church; Pro bono master plan, Legacy Woods Campus; AIA Living Future and COTE conference presenter. 

Professional & Community Involvement: Board Treasurer, AIA Iowa; Leadership Group Member, AIA COTE; Membership Co-Chair, Iowa Women in Architecture; Volunteer, West Des Moines Bicycle Advisory Commission.