Hennebery Eddy Architects principal and historical architect Carin Carlson, AIA, LEED, has been named an APT Recognized Professional by the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT). The APT Recognized Professional (RP) designation honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in preservation technology, supported by formal training and/or significant experience in the conservation and stewardship of cultural heritage. Carin received her recognition at the APT-National Trust Conference in Montreal on Nov. 15.
Carin’s distinction as a 2024 APT Recognized Professional reflects her two decades of historic preservation excellence. Carin has revitalized significant sites across the West, working with federal and state agencies, private developers, and nonprofit organizations to guide successful rehabilitation and ongoing stewardship of historic properties. She has assessed and provided treatment guidance for more than 100 historic resources. Carin has specific experience with Modern-era structures and a deep understanding of their unique character-defining features. In 2019, Carin received the AIA Oregon Young Architect Award, reflecting her excellence and innovation in historic preservation.
As a leader of Hennebery Eddy’s Historic Resources Group, Carin has transformed the firm’s approach to historic preservation into a core firm focus, growing the team to include 12 specialized professionals and establishing an in-house conservation lab for paint color, finish, and wood species analysis. With Carin’s leadership, the firm has embraced emerging technologies, enhancing documentation practices and expanding investigative capabilities to ensure high-quality assessments.
Carin’s commitment extends beyond her professional practice. For eight years, she served on the City of Portland Historic Landmarks Commission, and she has been an active member of APT for more than two decades. She has helped organize local workshops, lectured at four Pacific Northwest Preservation Field Schools, and mentored emerging preservationists as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Oregon Historic Preservation Program. Her current initiatives focus on integrating adaptive resiliency and diversity, equity, and inclusion into historic preservation projects. Carin is also exploring the potential of innovative technologies, such as AI, to enhance preservation practices.
APT is a leading national organization dedicated to advancing the preservation of the built environment through innovative and traditional technologies.