Doug Farr, FAIA, LEED AP, CNU-A has a diverse and extensive work experience in the fields of architecture, urban design, and sustainability. Doug is the President and Founding Principal of Farr Associates Architecture & Urban Design since 1990. Additionally, they are a Co-Founder of Carbon Free Chicago, a campaign aiming to decarbonize the Chicago region, which they started in 2020. Doug has also served as a Member of the Board of Directors for EcoDistricts from 2017 to 2020 and Elevate Energy from 2013 to 2020. Doug has held leadership roles as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Congress for the New Urbanism from 2014 to 2016 and as the Chair of the LEED-ND Core Committee for USGBC from 2003 to 2008. Furthermore, Doug has worked as an Architect for Perkins and Will, Conners Farr Architects, Davis Brody and Associates, and Paul Rudolph Architect at different points in their career.
Doug Farr, FAIA, LEED AP, CNU-A received their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan in 1980. Doug then pursued their Masters of Science in Architecture at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, graduating in 1987.
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Farr Associates Architecture & Urban Design
Farr Associates is a firm of optimistic architects and planners passionate about cities, sustainability and leadership. We operate with an intent to innovate, tracking opportunities to achieve local, regional or even global “firsts.” Our planners and architects work in integrated design teams to create award-winning designs that provide the most client benefit for the least cost. Our best work results from close collaboration with clients on projects that aspire to attain social, economic and environmental goals, often at the crossroads of urbanism and architecture. As a Benefit Corporation, Farr Associates strives for a positive and measurable impact on society, employees, and the environment. We maintain a reputation of actively working on behalf of those with diverse needs and identities, while belonging and contributing to a larger and just context. We align our business with a public good through full transparency– from our employee policies to our design intentions and community engagement.