Sustainable Musings by Diane Brandli

Working Towards Sustainability

Professional Mission

To significantly improve every facet of life in the interior environment utilizing the best and most current design strategies supporting occupant health and safety, social interaction, psychological well-being, aesthetics, productivity, economic viability, and a "green" sustainable future.

Experience

Over 27 years as a professional interior designer, including one LEED Certified and five LEED Registered projects (one Platinum). Primary project types include higher education, k-12 schools, municipal and low income housing. Teaching experience includes serving as interior design faculty at Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College and BOCES. Speaking experience across Upstate New York on sustainable topics since 2004.

Expertise

Extensive knowledge of sustainable product attributes, for LEED and beyond.

Registration

LEED Accredited Professional, 2003
New York State Certified Interior Designer, Certificate No. 000126, 1998
NCIDQ Qualified, Certificate No. 14395, 1998
New York State Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

Affiliations

Green Schools Committee Chair U.S. Green Building Council, New York Upstate Chapter Founding Member and Current Vice President, GreeningUSA Study participant, Onondaga Citizens League study, “What does it mean to be green? Advisory Committee Member, SUNY ESF Green Building Conference Professional Member and Past-President, ASID New York Upstate/Canada East

Design Awards and Service Awards

Design team member on 11 award-winning projects. Recipient of 5 service awards.

Published

Eight projects published.

New York Upstate Chapter Member