Architect · Educator · Toolmaker
Building instruments for
architectural practice
I'm Kurt Neiswender, AIA—a registered architect, LEED AP, and educator at Lawrence Tech, learning in public through writing, teaching, and making tools for the profession. I run Urban Colab Architecture in Flint, Michigan and co-host the Coffee Sketch Podcast.
Practice
Tools for Architects
HVAC Calculator
Energy modeling and HVAC load calculations for architects and engineers.
EchoTrace
Acoustic simulation and room acoustics visualization tool.
Timber Designer
Parametric mass timber building designer with 3D visualization.
Proposal Writer
AI-assisted lead qualification and proposal generation for architecture firms.
Learning in Public
From the Garden
Big Tent vs. Little Tent
How AI-empowered toolmaking is expanding the definition of architectural practice — and why architects should embrace the bigger tent.
About Me
Kurt Neiswender, AIA, LEED — architect, educator, podcast host, and toolmaker based in Flint, Michigan.
A Podcast About...
The Coffee Sketch Podcast — two architect friends exploring the intersection of sketching, coffee, and architecture. 190+ episodes, 80+ countries.
Afraid of Heights
Reflections on fear, technology adoption, and embracing new tools in the architecture profession.