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.
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.
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.