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Gina G. Hilberry, AIA LEED AP
Principal Architect of Cohen Hilberry Architects

Ms. Hilberry is the principal architect of Cohen Hilberry Architects. She has provided architectural and consulting services related to historic preservation, renovation, conversion, new construction, and accessibility since beginning her professional career in the early 1980s. Her personal emphasis has been on accessibility, universal design, research, and cost-effective conversion and compliance techniques. Ms. Hilberry provides design assistance, accessibility evaluations, compliance plans, construction administration, and universal design consulting services to fellow professionals, attorneys, local and regional jurisdictions, and owner’s representatives. In addition, she consults, teaches, and provides training seminars on A D A, Fair Housing, and Universal Design to public, professional, and industry associations nationwide.  

SESSIONS

 

"Access and Design Excellence"
TDLR pending, AIA pending, ICC #34069 .20 CEU, ACTCP pending

Using case studies as a basis for discussion and teaching, this session will look at examples of design solutions that are elegant, accessible, and inclusive. In many cases, these solutions are both simple and invisible. In others, while quite noticeable, the designs are appealing and welcoming to a wide range of users. Designs that are simultaneously attractive, easily maintained, and accessible tend to be durable and withstand the test of time.

Case studies will include examples from the National Park Service, the Missouri Botanical Garden, projects developed through the IDEA Center’s UD certification program, and a selection of smaller projects.