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Building Technology November 2025

Ross Barney Architects’ Foglia Center in Illinois Brings Thoughtful Design to Industrial Spaces

Crystal Lake, Illinois

November 11, 2025

At the workforce training–focused McHenry County College, a new hub for technology and innovation features labs for welding, CNC fabrication, HVAC, and more.

RECORD Returns to MIT for Second Annual Sustainability in Practice Conference

RECORD Editors

April 22, 2024

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Climate-responsive design, circular construction, and PV-topped fast-food franchises were among the topics of conversation at the April 17th event.

Sustainability in Practice

NASA's Hyper-Functional Research Laboratory Balances Form and Efficiency

Cleveland

Katharine Logan

April 1, 2024

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Ross Barney Architects juggles ambitious environmental goals and stringent technical requirements for a NASA facility.

DESIGN:ED Podcast: Carol Ross Barney

RECORD Editors

January 12, 2023

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Carol Ross Barney joins the podcast to discuss receiving the 2023 AIA Gold Medal, designing the Chicago Riverwalk and the Oklahoma City federal Building, and the role of mentorship in her career.

Chicago Architect Carol Ross Barney Wins 2023 AIA Gold Medal

Zach Mortice

January 3, 2023

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The first living woman to receive the organization's highest honor as an individual, Ross Barney is known for her public works, including infrastructure and transportation projects.

Architectural Record’s 2022 Women in Architecture Awards Look to the Future

Ilana Herzig

October 24, 2022

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This year’s awards spotlight six honorees focusing on design solutions—from infrastructure to preservation strategies to sustainable materials—that address structural inequality and the climate crisis.

Come Celebrate Women in Architecture at RECORD's Design Leadership Awards in New York Tonight

RECORD Editors

October 19, 2022

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It’s not too late to join the ceremony and reception honoring six design leaders.

Architectural Record's 2022 Women in Architecture Award Winners

RECORD Editors

October 19, 2022

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Now in its 9th year, the annual award recognizes women who lead and inspire in architectural practice and beyond.

Chicago Riverwalk, Phase III, by Ross Barney Architects

Carol Ross Barney on Designing Chicago’s DuSable Park

Ross Barney Architects and Brook Architecture will create a landscape honoring Chicago’s founder

Izzy Kornblatt

March 25, 2022

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One of Chicago’s most prominent architects, Ross Barney has shaped public spaces from the Riverwalk to transit stations across the city.

Interview with Carol Ross Barney

Zach Mortice

October 1, 2021

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The architect speaks with RECORD after being awarded the 2021 National Design Award from Cooper Hewitt.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Explore how propane-powered systems and whole-home generators can improve energy resilience, reduce electrical loads, and lower long-term residential costs.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Explore how hospitality-driven campus design can strengthen belonging, wellbeing, and community connection in higher education environments.