
Hannah Rusnac
Associate (she/her)
Registered Architect
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
Hannah is a multidisciplinary designer who creates sustainable spaces that support human health and well-being. She is a licensed interior designer and has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon. At Holst, she seeks unique solutions for each design challenge, guided by her background in architecture, interior design, and sustainability research.
Hannah has been working on Multnomah County Library’s East County Library. Located in Gresham, Oregon, it will provide 95,000 square feet of spaces dedicated to learning, creation, play, connection, and so much more.
Recently, Hannah was named a 2024 Phenom Awardee from DJC Oregon’s Phenoms & Icons. This award honors rising young professionals and icons in the industry.
Education
Master of Architecture, University of Oregon, 2021
Bachelor of Design and Environmental Analysis, Interior Design, Cornell University, 2014
Professional Involvement
Graduate Teaching Employee, University of Oregon, 2019 – 2021
Instructor, Interior Designers Institute, 2017 – 2018
Publications
Carbon Crossroads: An Analysis of Operational and Embodied Carbon in Multifamily Housing, 2023
Article author, Technology | Architecture and Design Journal, 2020
Hannah has taken on leadership aspects that are beyond her years of experience. She does whatever is needed to help her projects be better, and she does it with collaboration and kindness.— Holst Colleague