Hennebery Eddy principal and historical architect Andrew Smith, AIA, was named a Recognized Professional (RP) by the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT). The APT 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. Andrew received his recognition at the APT 2025 Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, on Nov. 13.
Andrew’s distinction as a 2025 APT RP reflects 30 years of historic preservation practice in Chicago, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Portland, where he joined Hennebery Eddy in 2015 to help grow the firm’s Historic Resources Group. Andrew had a hand in the preservation and rehabilitation of many notable historic resources across the country, from Alaska to Arizona and South Dakota to North Carolina, including National Historic Landmarks.
“Historic resources are a direct link to our collective past. The loss of an historic building is a tangible loss of the past and a diminishment of the vibrant tapestry of our built environment. Preservation is also inherently and undeniably sustainable — retaining and reusing existing buildings is good stewardship of our energy and natural resources.”
— Andrew Smith
Andrew has worked extensively on historic properties managed by the National Park Service, General Services Administration, and state and local governments, representing some of the county’s most significant cultural resources. While at Trivers Associates, Andrew was project manager and historical architect for rehabilitation of the Old Courthouse at Gateway Arch National Park, notable for being the site of the famous 1847 Dred Scott trial. At Hennebery Eddy, Andrew oversaw the substantial structural upgrade, systems replacement, and historic rehabilitation of the culturally significant and highly sensitive Oregon Supreme Court Building.
In addition, Andrew has worked with private building owners to steward their commercial properties, and he offers expertise in historic tax credits and other historic incentive programs. For the past seven years, he’s served on the City of Portland Historic Landmarks Commission, including three years as chair. In 2010, Andrew was named to the “40 Under 40” list by the St. Louis Business Journal, and his projects have received more than a dozen preservation awards.
APT is a leading national and international organization dedicated to advancing the preservation of the built environment through innovative and traditional technologies.