Susan Maxman was named to the National Institute of Building Sciences board in 2011 by President Obama.
In 2011, Susan Maxman was named by President Barack Obama to the board of directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences. The appointment recognized her stature as an architect with deep experience in design, preservation, and sustainable practice.
This was historically significant because it placed a woman who had already broken barriers in professional architecture into a national advisory and governance role related to the built environment. The appointment also reflected how Maxman’s expertise had moved beyond private practice and professional association leadership into public service at the federal level.
Her selection underscored the growing recognition that sustainable and resilient building policy required leaders with practical design experience. It also extended her legacy as a bridge between architecture, environmental responsibility, and institutional policy making. The exact day of the appointment is not given in the available sources, but the year is documented and important.