An advocate for the use of nontoxic construction materials, she co-wrote the first guide to building green health care facilities and designed them to be less austere.

Title: Remembering Robin Guenther: Revolutionizing Healthcare through Healthy Hospitals Robin Guenther, the renowned architect and champion of healthy hospitals, passed away on May 19th, 2023. A true visionary in the field of healthcare design, she devoted her career to creating environments that promote healing and well-being through sustainable and non-toxic materials, innovative designs, and patient-centered care. Guenther was a trailblazer, co-writing the first guide to building green healthcare facilities and promoting the use of nontoxic construction materials to create healthier indoor environments. Her work revolutionized the healthcare industry, transforming the once-sterile and impersonal spaces into warm and inviting spaces that prioritized the comfort and care of patients. But Guenther's impact extended far beyond the design of healthcare facilities. She was a fierce advocate for social justice and equity, recognizing that healthy communities and healthy individuals are inextricably linked. She believed that everyone deserved access to quality healthcare, regardless of their socio-economic status, and she designed facilities with this principle in mind. Her contributions to the healthcare industry were numerous, including the design of award-winning hospitals such as the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and Women's Hospital at Texas Children's Hospital. Her work was recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including induction into the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows. We remember Robin Guenther as a visionary and pioneer who revolutionized healthcare design and helped create healthier communities. Her legacy will continue to inspire architects, healthcare professionals, and patients for generations to come. With her innovative spirit and passion for social justice, she has left an indelible mark on the world, and we are all the better for it. Robin Guenther, an advocate for nontoxic materials in construction, died at 68. She co-wrote the first guide to building green healthcare facilities and designed less austere environments.