Meet IIDA’s 2026 Educator of the Year

Lisa Sundahl Platt, Ph.D., educates students on how material decisions can shape health, resilience, sustainability, and the future of design practice

A woman stands at a podium, speaking into a microphone at an awards event. Behind her, a screen displays “Educator of the Year” and the name Lisa Sundahl Platt, Ph.D., along with her photo and professional details.

In interior design, material choices are never just material choices — they affect how spaces perform, how people experience them, and how buildings respond to changing environmental, health, and safety demands. That connection is central to the work of Lisa Sundahl Platt, Ph.D., IIDA’s 2026 Educator of the Year.

Read the full article at: https://iida.org/articles/2026-educator-of-the-year-lisa-sundahl-platt

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