Tina Geary, AIA, LEED AP

biography
“A good client-architect relationship is all about trust.”
Tina speaks from the heart, builds strong rapport with clients, and uses her creativity as a designer and sense of collaboration to elicit projects with warmth, comfort, and authentic representation of her clients’ lifestyles or business identities. She offers genuine concern for her clients’ needs, wishes, lifestyles, and budgets - and balances all for results that push expectations. Tina’s strengths include graphics and visualization, the complexities of home or restaurant kitchen design, and the deft negotiation of spouses who can’t agree on design decisions.

education
Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA
  Bachelor of Architecture, magna cum laude | 2002
  Paris summer study tour | 2000

registrations
Registered Architect | Pennsylvania, 2006
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional | US Green Building Council | 2009

professional activities
American Institute of Architects | 2006-present
Passyunk Square Civic Association
  Board of Directors | 2012-2014
  Zoning Committee Secretary | 2008-2014
  Education Committee Member | 2009-2010
  Urban Planning & Design Committee Member | 2008-2010
Guest Juror
  Drexel University
  Community College of Philadelphia
American Institute of Architecture Students
  Drexel University Chapter Secretary | 2001-2002 
  Drexel University Chapter Member | 1996-2002

awards & exhibitions
Lower Merion Historic Preservation Award
  Renovation of Private Residence | Lower Merion, PA | 2007
Drexel University Senior Thesis Finalist | 2002
Drexel University Freshman Writing Contest First-Place Winner | 1996

professional experience
inHabit, LLC | 2011-present
Friday Architects/Planners, Inc. | 2005-2011
Michael Burns Architects | 1998-2005