SUSANNE ANGARANO
CID, NCIDQ, ASID
Principal

Designing beautiful spaces is one thing. Artfully crafting an environment which excites, inspires, and teaches is another. For every project, Susanne works with stakeholders to transform environments and to cultivate symbiotic relationships between humans and nature. Capturing intangible qualities in a tangible way is why she is an exceptional designer and facilitator; always seeking to dig deeper into culture and context, to uncover and realize project and stakeholder potential.

Susanne’s understanding of how people learn and work allows her to create vibrant spaces that promote intense collaboration and innovation. For the new MacArthur Elementary School in Binghamton, New York, Susanne helped the educational institution integrate environmental responsibility into pedagogy while serving a diverse student population.

Susanne holds a Master of Arts degree in Sustainable Design Studies from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Syracuse University.

Outside of work, Susanne also plays violin and sings soprano, and finds the opportunity to express this passion for music as a longtime member of the Syracuse Oratorio Society.

Thought Leadership:

interiors+sources, Podcast, 2020, “Regenerative Design: Changing Your Thinking Can Change the Design Outcomes”
interiors+sources, Writer, 2020, “Disruption of Schools During Pandemic Paves the Way for a New Classroom Design”
NeoCon Connect Conference, 2020, “Introduction to Regenerative Design: Your Role as a Designer for a Thriving Future”
Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) Webinar, 2020, “Transforming Mid-Century Campus Buildings 2.0: Measuring Design Against the Outcomes”
SUNY PPAA Winter Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY, 2020, “Transforming Mid-Century Campus Buildings 2.0: Measuring Design Against the Outcomes”
ArchNewsNow.com, Writer, 2019, “Abundance from Regeneration - Our Opportunity as Designers”
State of New York Sustainability Conference, Rochester, NY, 2019, “Starting out Right: Stakeholder Engagement for Project Success and Regeneration”
Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) North Atlantic Conference, Rochester, NY, 2019, “Repurposing Mid-Century Campus Buildings for a New Generation”
Architectural Record, Contributor, 2018, “Recycled Wood in Ashley McGraw Architects Office Earns LEED Silver Certification”
International Living Product Expo, Pittsburgh, PA, 2018, “Biophilic Design Integration: Macro to Micro and the Spaces in Between”
SUNY PPAA/NYAPPA Conference, Lake Placid, NY, 2018, “Repurposing Mid-Century Campus Buildings for a New Generation”
International Living Future Institute unConference, Portland, OR, 2018, “Magnify the Impact: Engaging Faculty and Students in the Living Building Challenge Design Process”
ERAPPA Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., 2017, “Planning and Design Considerations for Effective Business Incubators”
New York State Green Building Conference, Syracuse, NY, 2017, “Implementing Effective Materials Research for Healthier Buildings”

Recognition:

Class of 2020 40 Under 40, Central New York Business Journal / BizEventz, 2020
Ones to Watch Award Winner, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), 2019
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Design Impacts Lives Honorable Mention, Binghamton City School District New MacArthur Elementary School, 2019