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 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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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. 

Click here to watch the Channel 25 feature.

“…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.

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.

Are you passionate about storytelling, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy a culture of inquiry?
 

Check here for open opportunities. Submit resume and work samples to work@r-barc.com with the position in the subject line.

The George Sollitt Construction Company shares a time-lapse video of the progress made on the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College. Click here to view footage of the construction process from September 2024. To learn more about the McHenry County College project, click here.

The George Sollitt Construction Company shares a time-lapse video of the progress made on the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College. Click here to view footage of the construction process from May 2024. To learn more about the McHenry County College project, click here.

The George Sollitt Construction Company shares a time-lapse video of the progress made on the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College. Click here to view footage of the construction process from May 2024. To learn more about the McHenry County College project, click here.

Progress is being made on the Damen CTA Substation, located in the heart of the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago. The Substation takes inspiration from its neighboring historical buildings through the strong structural expression and new use of brick color. Click here to view photos of the construction process.

The George Sollitt Construction Company shares a time-lapse video of the progress made on the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College. Click here to view footage of the construction process from August 2023 to March 2024. To learn more about the McHenry County College project, click here.

The General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan, recently announced the installation of new grid-interactive and smart building technologies that make the Ross Barney Architects design for the new Oklahoma City Federal Building a national model for clean energy innovation and efficiency. The deep energy retrofit cuts energy use by 41%, carbon emissions by 3,100 metric tons and energy costs by $400,000 annually.

Watch the video interview here.

This month, our friends at Regina Dominican High School had their ribbon cutting of their newly renovated space, The Heart of the School. As phase one of a multi-phased capital campaign project, the renovation focuses on creating consolidated student gathering areas to promote engagement and provide flexible study and social space while creating direct accessibility to leadership.

As an alumna of Regina Dominican, Carol ’66 wanted their new master plan to be environmentally friendly and create a student-center campus with improved ADA accessibility and security. It brings us great joy to see that our future generations have a welcoming space for them to help develop their legacy on this world!