Business Details
Your Trusted Technical Architecture Partner for Healthcare, Lab Design & Accessibility Compliance
Hilliard Architects is a woman-owned technical architecture firm with decades of experience in healthcare, laboratory design, and accessibility compliance. Our team specializes in precision-driven projects, offering services ranging from functional design and code consulting to litigation support and CASp inspections. We prioritize client collaboration, sustainable practices, and creating inclusive spaces that meet ADA and HCAI regulations.Our expertise extends to exterior inspections, critical systems replacements, and compliance with the San Francisco Accessible Business Entrance Program. With offices in Fresno and Oakland, we serve Central Valley and Northern California, delivering tailored solutions for complex architectural challenges.
Services
Healthcare Design
Technical Architects
Functional Design
CASp Accessibility
Litigation Support
Access Compliance Plan Review
CASp Inspection
SFABE Services
Laboratory Design
Exterior Inspections
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in healthcare and laboratory design with strict HCAI compliance.
- Our team provides specialized services like CASp inspections and SFABE compliance support.
- We prioritize sustainable practices and functional design in all architectural solutions.
- Our client-focused approach ensures clear communication and tailored project execution.
- We handle complex technical projects, including exterior inspections and critical systems replacements.
Associations and certifications
- California Small Business (SB)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- AIA (American Institute of Architects)
- CASp (Certified Access Specialist)
Services
Healthcare Design
Specialized healthcare facility design focusing on patient care environments, regulatory compliance, and functional efficiency. Our team ensures adherence to HCAI standards and integrates sustainable practices. Services include renovation planning, code consulting, and technical precision for hospitals and clinics.
CASp Inspection
Certified Access Specialist inspections to evaluate ADA compliance, identify violations, and provide detailed reports referencing California Building Code. Services include litigation support, compliance guidance, and risk mitigation for accessibility lawsuits.
Access Compliance Plan Review
Comprehensive review of construction drawings and specifications for ADA compliance. Services include back-check reviews, deferred approvals, and alternate design assessments for commercial and residential projects, ensuring alignment with state and federal accessibility laws.
SFABE Services
Guidance for San Francisco Accessible Business Entrance Program compliance, including category assessments, permit applications, and checklist submissions. Services help property owners meet ordinance requirements and avoid penalties through expert architectural review.
Exterior Inspections
Thorough exterior inspections using advanced technology like drones to identify structural issues. Services include roof studies, window replacement planning, and critical systems evaluations (AHUs, chillers) for long-term building maintenance.
People
Mike Hilliard
Founder & Principal Architect
A licensed California architect and Certified Access Specialist (CASp), Mike Hilliard leads Hilliard Architects with expertise in accessibility compliance, healthcare design, and code consulting. He specializes in litigation support and ADA regulations.
Questions
What services does Hilliard Architects specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare and laboratory design, ADA compliance, CASp inspections, SFABE program compliance, and technical architecture services for renovations and code consulting.
What is a CASp inspection?
A CASp inspection evaluates a property's compliance with ADA regulations, identifies violations, and provides a detailed report to mitigate litigation risks and ensure accessibility standards are met.
How can Hilliard Architects help with SFABE compliance?
We assist property owners in navigating San Francisco's accessibility ordinance by assessing building categories, preparing compliance documentation, and ensuring adherence to program requirements.
Do you offer services outside Northern California?
While our offices are in Fresno and Oakland, we focus on serving Central Valley and Northern California clients with specialized architectural and compliance solutions.
What makes Hilliard Architects unique?
Our firm combines technical expertise in healthcare design, accessibility compliance, and litigation support with a client-focused approach, ensuring precision and sustainability in every project.
