Michael Andresen (born April 2, 1981) is an architect. He earned a degree in from Iowa State University. Michael is a sustainable designer with RDG Planning & Design in Des Moines, and serves as a lecturer for the Iowa Department of Economic Development with a specific focus on sustainable development. To date, Michael has managed the sustainable design process on over 2,000,000 square feet of new construction, including 14 LEED projects – four of which have achieved LEED Platinum Certification. Michael is a past chair of the USGBC Green Schools Advocacy Committee, and has been recognized as a content expert by the Green Building Certification Institute; participating in item writing for the national release of the 2009 LEED Exams.