37% reduction in indoor water use and a 91% reduction in outdoor irrigation water use
60% diversion of construction waste
Annual energy cost savings of 22%
More than 30% of materials made from recycled content
We won the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Iowa’s social media challenge, and they treated us to donuts. Is this newsworthy? ABSOLUTELY, IT’S DONUTS!🍩
Cory hit the greens at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Golf Tournament! 
The tournament supported the Tim Shields Endowment Fund.
Take a look at the newly upgraded West Liberty Athletic Complex — featuring the Comets’ track, football field, and ball diamonds, all designed for top-tier performance and community pride.
The newly renovated children’s area at Sioux Center Public Library is officially open and it’s full of playful, custom-designed features that spark imagination and STEM fun. 
Our Milwaukee crew volunteered with Rescue Gang, a local dog rescue doing amazing work to help pups find their forever homes. 
Have we mentioned that we really love dogs?!
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Architecture is all around us, and there are so many fun ways to help children develop an appreciation for it! Read Alyssa’s blog post for book recommendations and everyday activities! By incorporating creativity and exploration into everyday activities, we can inspire kids to see the world through a designer’s eyes—whether they grow up to be architects, engineers, designers, or just curious, creative thinkers.
Noah represented FEH Design at AIA Iowa’s Architects Day on the Hill! As a first-time participant, he had a great experience learning about bills that impact the architecture profession and discussing what the future may hold.
“It was great meeting representatives from both the House and Senate, and I would recommend talking to any Senator or Representative—especially local—to express your interests.” – Noah
Our team is packed with driven, creative, and hardworking emerging professionals—and we couldn’t be prouder of them! With 32% of our architectural team made up of EPs, we’re committed to supporting career growth every step of the way.
Our team had a blast sharing the world of architecture with students. One standout moment? A student requested a floor plan of the Tyson Events Center for his bedroom wall—so you bet we’ll be making a trip to our archives for that!
🎉 We’re proud to share that Brady Daniel has officially passed all six exams and is now a licensed architect—congrats, Brady!
FEH Design joined forces with Turner Construction Company and Trees Forever for a tree-planting event! Noah summed up the experience perfectly: “I spent the afternoon complimenting trees—they say kind words help them grow! I’d say our service was nothing short of amazing, so ‘be-leaf’ me when I say it was a wonderful experience.” We’re proud to support sustainable initiatives that enhance our communities. 🌳
We’re excited to share that Toi Sullivan has been featured on the cover of Expand Magazine, recognized for her exceptional leadership and contributions to the field. Expand Magazine celebrates inspiring community members across industries, spotlighting their journeys and impact.
Meals from the Heartland focuses on providing prepackaged meals to low-income communities, disaster-affected areas, and schools supporting children in need. This year’s Hunger Fight aims to package 2 million meals, with many staying in Iowa. During a two-hour session, our team packaged 32 boxes, amounting to 6,912 meals. We’re proud to support such an impactful initiative!
In collaboration with FEH Design, the South Dakota Department of the Military proudly completed the planning, design, and construction of the BG Dean Mann Readiness Center—a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to recruiting, training, and community engagement.
This project started with an FEH Spark Session for the future needs at Living History Farms. Following the master plan, Living History Farms received a $1.488 million Destination Iowa grant from Iowa Economic Development Authority.
The Siouxland Construction Alliance presented awards to the RE/Max Experience and FEH Design, along with area businesses that contributed to the recently completed City Centre. The project revitalized the downtown building into a commercial and entertainment hybrid facility.
A new readiness center named after BG Dean Mann is under construction in Sioux Falls, SD. Our team was honored to give him a tour of the construction site. The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024.
The Siouxland Construction Alliance presented awards to the Iowa Air National Guard and FEH Design, along with area businesses that contributed to the recently completed Operations Building project. The $12 million, 31,000 sq ft project modernized a 70-year-old building.
Christy has been promoted to vice president! We’re all super excited about her role, where she’ll be mentoring teammates, creating innovative libraries, and getting involved in the community.
“I am excited to become an associate principal so I can bring more value to the company by offering financial and operational knowledge to discussions at a leadership level,” said Kay. “Having diverse backgrounds in leadership positions offers perspective for all involved in the decision-making process.”
“To be given the opportunity to become an Associate Principal is an honor,” said Katie. “I look forward to being a part of our leadership team and working together to achieve FEH Design’s strategic goals.”
“FEH is a great place to work,” said Jason. “I’m excited about being a principal because this role will further develop my career, and allow me to help make decisions that will shape the future of our company.”
“I’m always looking to improve in my career and becoming a principal seemed like the next best step,” said Chris. “It gives me more of an opportunity for my voice to be heard and to help guide the company. I feel like we need more “young” voices on the leadership team in an attempt to update our practices to more modern standards.”
Exciting News! 
Our Wisconsin office is moving to Milwaukee! We’re busy packing up everything (…and everyone!) and can’t wait to unveil our amazing new space in the upcoming year. Stay tuned for updates!
FEH stands for Foss, Engelstad, and Heil, three influential architects in our firm’s evolution and history. The initial entrepreneur was Andrew H. Foss, who launched the firm in 1898. Our established history of quality design and a deep commitment to the collaborative process has brought innovative results. Our firm culture is nurtured by seasoned leadership, and we continue to bring young professionals on board to ensure a strong future.
East Dubuque Middle and High School was featured in LEARNING BY DESIGN Magazine as an outstanding project. The school has been recognized for showcasing best practices in educational facility design.
Sioux City’s Hunt Elementary School was featured in LEARNING BY DESIGN Magazine as an outstanding project. The school has been recognized as an award-winning benchmark facility for incorporating next-generation learning space design and planning methodologies.
Okoboji Middle School was featured in LEARNING BY DESIGN Magazine as an outstanding project. The school has been recognized as an award-winning benchmark facility for its incorporation of next generation learning space design and planning methodologies.
Gregg Baum and Bill Wilson, along with the Lake Geneva Public Library Director Emily Kornack, presented at Wisconsin Library Association Conference about reimagining the library post-covid.
Our firm, along with many of Ron’s friends and family, will be donating $50,000 towards the Ron Speckmann, AIA, Class of 1985, Memorial Scholarship at Iowa State University over the next four years to create a perpetual scholarship fund.
The team got to meet the Dancing Umpire for the Savannah Bananas (pictured), Vince Chapman AND Heisman Winner Johnny ‘The Jet’ Rodgers!
