Long-awaited DuSable Park takes a big step forward | Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times Critic Lee Bey gives an update on the DuSable Park design, stating, "At just 3.4 acres, the long-awaited $15 million Jean-Baptiste Point DuSable Park won’t be the city’s largest public green space, but it has the potential to be one of the best.”
Click here to read the full piece. To learn more about the DuSable Park project, a collaboration between Ross Barney Architects, Brook Architecture, and the Chicago Park District, click here.
Ross Barney Architects Celebrates Earth Day
Ross Barney Architects honors Earth Day as we design to preserve the planet for future generations. We are a long-standing participant in the AIA 2030 Commitment and Architects Advocate, actively monitoring and striving to lower the energy consumption and the carbon footprint of our projects. No matter the scope or scale, each project we design explores an inventive and integrated approach to environmental stewardship; anything less is not an option.
Click here to learn more about a selection of sustainable projects by Ross Barney Architects
Ross Barney Architects Celebrates World Landscape Architecture Month
Ross Barney Architects celebrates Landscape Architecture month with over 40 years of practice improving communities nationwide through social, economic, and environmental stewardship of public spaces. Our projects include the Railyard Park in Rogers, Arkansas, the Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago’s Bloomingdale Trail Framework Design for the 606 Trail, and our new DuSable Park, honoring the city's founder, Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable.
In 2023, Carol Ross Barney, FAIA and AIA Gold Medal recipient, was recognized as an Honorary Member by the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2018. Our firm collaborates with top landscape architects across the country, and our Landscape Studio is led by Misa Inoue, PLA, ASLA.
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Auburn Gresham Apartments Celebrate Ribbon Cutting | Urbanize
"'The investments we are seeing today on the South Side will ensure that Chicago continues to grow and thrive, not just today, but for generations to come,' Mayor Brandon Johnson said. 'We want to continue to attract people, businesses and jobs to Chicago, particularly to our South and West Sides, and these projects in Auburn Gresham are an important step forward for our city.'"
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Affordable Apartment Buildings Open In Auburn Gresham After Years Of Planning, Pushback | Block Club Chicago
"Ross Barney Architects has always advocated for quality design that serves the people of Chicago. It has been a privilege to collaborate with our dedicated team, including lead developers Evergreen and Imagine, to create transformative new homes for the Auburn Gresham community," said Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Founder and Design Principal of Ross Barney Architects.
Click here to read the full article on the Block Club Chicago website. To learn more about the INVEST South/West project, click here.
Channel 25—This is Herstory: Carol Ross Barney
As a final celebration of Women’s History Month, we share a video produced by the City of Chicago Cable Channel 25 that showcases a series of interviews highlighting the achievements of remarkable Chicago women.
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“…here are women achieving significant milestones who have often been overlooked. They have not yet received the recognition they deserve, which matters a great deal, especially in fields like architecture where opportunity is paramount.”
– Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Founder and Design Principal of Ross Barney Architects and the recipient of the 2023 American Institute of Architects, Gold Medal.
Chicago Architecture Center—Why is Chicago considered the City of Architecture?
Produced by the Chicago Architecture Center, learn from Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, the 2023 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal recipient, as she shares why Chicago is considered the city of architecture.
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Relentlessly advocating that excellent design is a right, not a privilege, Carol and her firm, Ross Barney Architects, are dedicated to the design of public spaces, exploring the power of the built environment to improve our daily lives.
Guess-a-Sketch 2025
We had an amazing time playing and connecting with our fellow colleagues at AIA Chicago Guess A Sketch 2025! The buildings and sketches were tough, but all teams brought creative flair with their team outfits, from train conductors to full denim ensembles, and our own "8 Shades of Grey" (mixed with a set of drawing pencils). We’re ready for next year!
How cities can save the world | Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, HASLA | TEDxChicago
Renowned architect Carol Ross Barney reveals how cities, while being humanity's greatest achievement, are also one of the biggest contributors to climate change. Click here to watch her talk.
Through compelling examples from Chicago's transformation, she demonstrates how urban spaces can be reimagined for radical sustainability. She challenges us to take responsibility for our urban futures, proving that sustainable cities aren't just possible—they're essential for human survival. Her vision redefines urban spaces as solutions to our climate crisis.
'I remember the day': OKC Federal Building architect weighs in amid possible sale
The Federal Building in Oklahoma City, designed by Ross Barney Architects to replace the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which was destroyed in a 1995 domestic terror attack that claimed 168 lives, may be put up for sale.
Click here to watch the interview, as Carol Ross Barney speaks on why it’s important to maintain the building’s current use as a Federal Office Building, stating, “I Remember the Day Vividly”… ”After the bombing, they didn't want... to be chased away. They wanted a building that represented openness, solidity, symbolizing our resilience."
Carol Ross Barney, FAIA has joined the Dezeen Awards judging panel
Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, has joined the judging panel for the 2025 Dezeen Awards. The Awards in partnership with Bentley, seeks the best architects and designers from around the world, recognizing the individuals and studios producing the most outstanding work across architecture, interior and design.
Click here to read more about the 2025 Dezeen Awards and judges panel.
The Chicago Network / HerStories Podcast — Carol Ross Barney: Architect, Chicagoan, and Optimist
HerStories is a podcast that brings to light the inspiring lives of Chicago Network members who are leaders in the professions, business, cultural nonprofits, and educational institutions. Their stories uncover who they are, their paths taken, and the challenges encountered along the way.
Carol Ross Barney joins the host of the podcast, Maria Doughty, to discuss her life story and more.
Click here to listen to the full episode.