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Jennie M. Morton

Cedar Rapids
As seen in: Mechanical Engineering Magazine, American Society of Civil Engineers, Iowa Public Radio, BUILDINGS, American School And University, I+S Design, Corridor Business Journal
Covers:  Commercial building design and management, commercial construction, architecture, historic preservation, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, workplace safety, commercial interior design
Doesn't Cover: Residential, B2C

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Jennie M. Morton’s Biography

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As a journalist for 16 years, I am passionate about all things commercial buildings, engineering, and infrastructure. I have written about the ingredients of paint and renewable energy to safety design and office trends. I'm a huge advocate for sustainability, which dovetails with my love of adaptive reuse and historic preservation. I have a knack for interesting questions that prompt architects, designers, and engineers to share their best insights.

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From Wholesale Warehouse to Welcoming Home: The Victor’s Award-Winning Transformation

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By Jennie M. Morton
| BUILDINGS Verified
From Wholesale Warehouse to Welcoming Home: The Victor’s Award-Winning Transformation This multifamily complex has been recognized as a winner of the Urban Land Institute’s 2026 Awards for Excellence. See how its redevelopment won this honor. Key Highlights The project preserved key historic features like the facade, Greek Revival ornamentation, and central courtyard, blending old-world charm with contemporary design.
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How the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Design “Dares Greatly”

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By Jennie M. Morton
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How the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Design “Dares Greatly” This facility conserves natural resources with a prairie roof, blackwater recycling, and net-positive energy. Here’s how its operational strategies are helping it obtain three sustainable certifications. Key Highlights The TRPL employs passive design elements, such as orientation and high-performance envelopes, to achieve net-positive energy use, surpassing traditional building standards.
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Using Trauma-Informed Design To Support Safer Schools

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By Jennie M. Morton
| I+S Design Verified
Holistic Interior Design Legacy Elementary in Uvalde shows how education interiors can balance security, belonging, sensory comfort, and community trust. Practical Design Tips Engage community members early in the design process to build trust and ensure the environment reflects local culture, identity, and collective needs. Implement discreet, layered security features that support protection without creating a fortress-like atmosphere, maintaining openness and daylight.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Photography for high school newspaper and yearbook, then copyeditor in college

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Proudly own a 1950s Smith Corona with teal keys and a tan base.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Hildy Johnson as played by Rosalind Russell in "His Girl Friday." But honorary mention to Charles Foster Kane as a cautionary tale.