Diane Milliken Schless

Diane Milliken SchlessShe/Her/Hers

Construction

  • 20 Years Experience

About

I started my career with an apprenticeship in energy-efficient building design, and now, working with North America’s largest general contractor, I’m inspired and driven by the opportunity to push innovation and make real progress in reducing our collective buildings' carbon footprint.

My career began in energy consulting, where I worked on exciting projects including providing the Passive House Rating for the country's first large cold climate multifamily PH building, contributing to some of the nation’s first LEED Green Ratings for large-scale affordable multifamily buildings, and conducting countless hours of blower door testing to mitigate air infiltration. For the first decade, I focused on optimizing building energy performance. Over the last ten years, I transitioned into business development, supporting low-carbon structures and sustainable design optimization. I feel extremely fortunate to love the work I do, especially developing relationships, identifying opportunities across market segments, and strategically pursuing the right paths for growth. Now, I’m excited to begin the third chapter of my career in the construction industry, supporting and promoting sustainable design execution.

Experience

Achieved Project Certifications

  • ENERGY STAR
  • LEED
  • PHI
  • PHIUS
  • ZERH

Awards

Previously a PHIUS Rater, LEED for Homes Green Rater, and RESNET HERS Rater with two PHIUS Awards for Best Multifamily Affordable, and Best Multifamily projects.