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Sustainability Point of View

NEWH Green Voice Joins Forces with BDNY
On November 13th, NEWH will deliver four 30-minute Green Voice programs, produced by the
NEWH sustainable hospitality committee, at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) at the Jacob K.
Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
With each session moderated by an NEWH member, programs include Biophilia: The Next
Phase of Occupant Comfort; Health in Hospitality: Taking the Pulse of Your Place; Eyewitness to
Climate Change: A Global Perspective from the Researchers Behind the Science; and the Next
Hotels-Beyond Sustainability.
NEWH Green Voice presentations are designed to advance NEWH's mission: leading the hospitality industry to promote sustainable
education and practices that achieve a balance between environment, economics, and social equity. NEWH Green Voice Conversations
are sponsored by JLF lone meadow, Global Lighting, Valley Forge Fabrics, and Florida Seating. BDNY expo and event registration is
available at www.bdny.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, NEWH BOOTH #1731

NEWH Green Voice Sessions at BDNY
healthy, and how hotel owners and operators can successfully implement
real world solutions to distinguish their sites as the healthy alternative,
while enhancing both staff and guest experience.
Presented by: Vanessa Shepsman, associate ergonomist, Humanscale;

Stacey Olson, associate, Gensler

Bill Browning

Rebecca Dobosh

Lorraine Francis

Robert Max Holmes

David Mahood

Stacey Olson

Paul Scialla

Vanessa Shepsman

11-11:30 a.m.
Biophilia: The Next Phase of Occupant Comfort
Earth-friendly approaches to interiors are vital for a hotel's healthy
bottom line. Learn about current research showing how biophilic
design-elements that connect people to nature in the built
environment-are reflected in hotel performance. Get insider
insights on how this impacts differentials in room rates and use
patterns on common spaces.
Presented by: Bill Browning, founding partner, Terrapin;

Becca Dobosh, associate, SERA

11:30 a.m.-Noon
Health in Hospitality: Taking the Pulse of Your Place
What is the pulse of your place? Sustainable strategist Stacey Olson
of Gensler leads an in-depth conversation with Vanessa Shepsman,
Humanscale Consulting's eastern regional associate ergonomist.
Together, they will unravel the science behind how the spatial
environment impacts personal and physical health, while reviewing
current data trends within an increasingly mobile society. Learn more
about the design strategies specific to keeping the active population

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Noon-12:30 p.m.
Eyewitness to Climate Change: A Global Perspective from the
Researchers Behind the Science
No industry is unaffected by the effects of a warming planet. Hear from
the real experts who produce the data and information we use to better
understand the causes and consequences of climate change. This Q&A
session will provide scientific answers to many of the current questions
we have regarding trends, challenges, and solutions to what is widely
regarded as the issue of our times.
Presented by: Robert Max Holmes, deputy director and senior scientist,
Woods Hole Research; David Mahood, principal, Olive Hospitality
Consulting

12:30-1 p.m.
The Next Hotels-Beyond Sustainability
Get the drill down on design strategies for healthier spaces from the
pioneer of Wellness Real Estate and founder of the WELL Building
Standard, Delos, a company that is transforming our homes, offices,
schools, and other indoor environments by placing health and wellness
at the center of design, construction, facilities, and operations decisions.
Paul Scialla, founder and CEO of Delos, will share emerging innovations
and integrated solutions that broaden the scope beyond environmental
sustainability to address human sustainability. Take a closer look at
how wellness real estate extends to a broad range of building sectors-
including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more.
Presented by: Paul Scialla, founder and CEO, Delos;

Lorraine Francis, regional director of hospitality interiors, Gensler

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