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SUSTAINABILITY | POINT OF VIEW
An Interview with Rachelle Schoessler Lynn,
FASID, LEED Fellow, CID
Workplace Design & Strategy and
Sustainability & Health & Wellbeing
Rachelle Schoessler Lynn
How did you develop your initial interest in sustainable
design, wellness, and impact?
I started my career in 1993 and found my first job at LHB
in Minneapolis. One of the courses that I took at Iowa State
University inspired me to learn more about materials and finishes. I felt like so many materials
were not authentic. This was also a time when there was a new Veteran Facility built and was
never occupied because of Sick Building Syndrome and other Building Related Illnesses.
Together we created a new strategic plan. The office had a mix of disciplines: structural
engineers, mechanical engineers, landscape architects, architects, specifiers, and me-the
interior designer.
Each discipline had an assignment to learn about how we could change the way we work from a sustainability
and health and wellbeing perspective. This led LHB to the American Lung Association. They wanted to build
" Health Houses " that focused on asthma and other indoor air quality. We were progressive in the design. We were
testing materials that were not known. The focus was on air quality. We designed three Health Houses that were
available for tours to the general public.
In what ways has it most influenced your work?
For my entire career I have focused on innovative solutions in the design process. I enjoy working with the
engineers and landscape architects to elevate the opportunities that they may not be thinking about. I have a
focus on materials. When I was working at LHB we created a material library that prioritized healthy/non-toxic
materials. It was a limited palette at that point and we were deciphering MSDS sheets for chemicals. We have
come a long way now. Each office I have worked in has been able to create a sustainable, healthy resource library.
You're speaking at HD Expo + Conference on an NEWH Green Voice session on the AIA Architecture &
Design Materials Pledge. Can you sum it up?
The AIA Materials Pledge has been in the works for several years. It started with a letter from the design
community to request transparency in the materials designers want to specify from manufacturers.
Manufacturers responded and now we have over 100 firms that have signed up for the Materials Pledge.
For more information on NEWH Green Voice, visit newh.org/education
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President's Letter
News
Guest Perspecitve
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
Who's Who
Conference Roundup
Premium Business Members
Have You Seen
Scholarships
Interview: Amber Asher
Sustainability Point of View
Q&A: Rebecca Bertrand
Q&A: Demi Melissinou
Q&A: Adam Tooter
Cover Story: Signature
Lovango Resort + Beach Club
DoRR Hotel
Groundwork Kitchen
Palazzo Touring Club
Chapter Highlights
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Sponsor Index
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NEWH - Summer 2022 - Cover Story: Signature
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