Susan SzenasyUrban Editor | Basics
B.A., master's in Modern European History, Rutgers University. Former Senior Editor, Interiors Magazine and Chief Editor, Residential Interiors; Professor of Design History and Design Ethics at the Parsons School of Design (New York); Editor in Chief, Metropolis Magazine; co-founder of R.Dot (Rebuild Downtown Our Town) |
Awards- Honorary Doctorate, Kendall College;
- Presidential Commendation, IIDA;
- Distinguished Speaker, ASID
Recommended Reading- Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough and Michael Braungart (2002);
- Metropolis Magazine
Publications - Home: Exciting New Designs for Today's Lifestyles (1990)
- Light: The Complete Handbook of Lighting Design (1986)
What started you on the path toward sustainability? In early childhood my parents taught us conservation. Who inspired you or nurtured your talent? My parents. What gives you hope in your industry? Growing interest, real interest in green design. What worries you most in this area? Opportunistic marketing that clouds the issue. What advice do you give to young people who want to make a difference in the world? Learn about the world you live in, its problems, and possibilities. What is the role of technology in sustainable design? Technology can test important engineering approaches and design ideas before they are built. | 