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Lida Lewis

PASSIONATE DESIGNER

EDUCATOR | THOUGHT LEADER

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I’ve been actively, passionately, pursuing and educating about sustainability—which only recently expanded to include what I now know as wellbeing design—for many years. Before the WELL exam was released, I was engaged as an SME to develop it. I’ve worked to recognize others through mentorship, sponsorship, and leading awards juries. I’ve been invited to present from Oman to Dubai, LA to Atlanta, to hundreds of professionals on a variety of Wellbeing Design topics, and to review and provide leadership on systems and guidance for others. I was a key part of the advanced expert reviews for both the WELL Community and WELL v2 rating systems. And I’ve designed over a million SF of space with many who it’s been a joy to collaborate with.

I am currently writing research papers, doing freelance design, and making presentations as I search for my longer term home. My most recent information can be found on my LinkedIn page, but some highlights can be found below:

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2019-2021 ASID "Ones to Watch" Scholar
2019-2020 ULI Washington NEXT Program
2018 ULI (Urban Land Institute) Health Leader, 2018-2019 | The ULI Health Leaders Network facilitates creative collaborations within the fields of public health, planning & design, and development.
WELL Mind Advisory, 2018-Present | Each WELL concept advisory includes a collection of professionals, practitioners and experts, in a broad array of technical, scientific and medical fields.
USGBC-NCR Award of Excellence for Health and Wellness in the Built Environment | 2018
Winner, Restroom of the Future Design Contest | 2018
Presidential Volunteer Service Award | 2015
USGBC-NCR Member of the Year | 2015
Published, National Parks Conservation Association | 2014, The Office Idea Book: Creative Solutions that Work

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Forward thinking and market aware design skills
Strong leadership, organization, communication, and management expertise;
Seasoned public speaker
Experienced and capable author of multiple articles
Leading contributor of innovative processes, frameworks, and tools to target emerging work and steer future development
Mentor and sponsor to multiple staff and volunteers
Experience preparing and evaluating project RFPs, negotiating contracts and fees, setting and evaluating project schedules, evaluating lease language, & coordinating and managing the bidding process
Exceptional conceptual, schematic, design development, and specifications skills

Certifications

NCIDQ, IIDA, WELL Faculty, WELL AP, LEED AP ID+C, Fitwel Ambassador

Current Volunteer Positions

Board of Directors / Market Leadership Advisory Board | USGBC-NCR

I am the immediate past Chair of the board, and my continued involvement with this group allows me the ability to stay engaged with the multiple different efforts I find engaging in the community. These include the Women In Green Breakfasts (started by myself and Emily English, then Executive Director), community education, and our Midsummer Night's Green celebration.

WELL Mind Concept Advisory | IWBI

Along with 10 other members of this advisory globally, I work with the IWI to steer advise on the features and materials currently included in the Mind Concept of the WELL Building Standard. Additionally, we assist and advise on ideas and innovations which may be included in future revisions of the WELL v2 rating system as it evolves from its current pilot form to its eventual full release.

Awards of Excellence | USGBC-NCR

I have served as a juror in the awards process for the USGBC-NCR since 2012, and took over as the lead juror in early 2016. In this role, I have developed and continue to evolve both the award categories and the processes for evaluating the best sustainability work the National Capital Region has to offer. I enjoy learning from my peers in this role what outstanding design and community building solutions to our region's built environment challenges are possible.

Recent Full Time Positions

HKS Architects, Washington, DC | Director of Wellbeing Design

2016-2018

Global HKS thought leadership champion for integrating wellbeing design into the firm’s practice
Spearheaded creation from scratch of a plethora of new tools, processes, and procedures
Presentations, nationally and internationally, to multiple, large scale (~50-100+) audiences
Working Group Member in the development of the WELL Communities Standard and WELL v2
Led the development of WELL APs from 0-100 in under 1 year
Wellbeing Design consulting support for multiple in-house, as well as externally focused projects
Curation of HKS’ Global Alliance Partnership with Delos and Founding Membership in the WELL Living Lab in Rochester, MN

OTJ Architects, Washington, DC | Director, Associate, Senior Designer

2006-2016

An active ambassador and recognized leader in the sustainability community
Developed sustainability standards for all projects firm-wide
Built and sustained relationships with clients, brokers, vendors, and other partners to ensure client satisfaction and successful team cohesion
Championed the development of proposal writing templates, standards, and the development of more accurate fee calculation devices
Mentored and educated junior staff in design trends, sustainability topics, workplace market research, quality project production and management, and career development
Led both independent and larger team design efforts simultaneously on multiple interiors projects
Developed firm specifications and multiple office templates, standards, and other quality control devices