Talk to sales Try for Free
Eric R. Cohen, AIA, NCIDQ

Eric R. Cohen, AIA, NCIDQ

Senior Associate

Followers of Eric R. Cohen, AIA, NCIDQ131 followers
location of Eric R. Cohen, AIA, NCIDQNew York, New York, United States

Connect with Eric R. Cohen, AIA, NCIDQ to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Eric R. Cohen, AIA, NCIDQ to Send Message

Connect

  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human-centered Designer & Educator

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

      1984 - 1990
      M. Arch. Architecture

      Activities and Societies: Research Coordinator: developed and implemented questionnaires for research study on human factors in energy performance of buildings.

    • Kent State University

      1979 - 1983
      B. Arts Social and Environmental Psychology

      Activities and Societies: American Psychological Association, Kent Chorus, Swimming, Volunteer with seniors and autistic children and Crisis Intervention Counseling Conducted longitudinal research in accessibility; post-occupancy of senior housing.

  • Experience

    • Perkins Eastman

      Jan 1993 - Jan 2006
      Senior Associate

      Senior Designer, project manager, and interdisciplinary collaborator of the full range of senior living projects and housing for special populations; lecturer and firm-wide educator, contributing editor & writer to Building Type Basics for Senior Living, First Edition.

    • New York School of Interior Design

      Jan 2003 - now
      Faculty

      Mentor for MFA-2 Thesis. Courses have included MFA-2 & BFA Thesis, Contract 1 Design Studio, Service Learning with Social Service Organizations, and Continuing Education on aging-in-place. Developed MFA-1 innovative course content (co-housing for older adults). Lecture on universal design and evidence-based design process. Participated in accreditation and curriculum development and served on the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee.

    • Ethelind Coblin Architect, D.P.C.

      Jan 2006 - now
      Principal - Architect

      Provide firm leadership and project oversight as a mentor, educator and client liaison. Projects include single-family residential, multi-family residential apartment and lobby interiors, facades and amenities; senior community center and social service, youth hostel, and condominium and cooperative representation. Skills include master planning, aging-in-place accommodation, accessibility and Universal Design assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NCIDQ Certification (NCIDQ)

      Council for Interior Design Qualification - CIDQ

    • Licensed Professional Architect

      New York State Education Department

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Design for Aging Subcommittee Member

      Issued by American Institute of Architects New York Chapter on Jan 2011
      American Institute of Architects New York ChapterAssociated with Eric R. Cohen, AIA, NCIDQ

    • Founding Volunteer

      Issued by Chelsea Garden Club on Jan 2013
      Chelsea Garden ClubAssociated with Eric R. Cohen, AIA, NCIDQ