Since 1981, Barry Johns and his firm Barry Johns Architecture Limited have developed a reputation as an innovative design practice with 85 design awards from around the world. These include an Olympic Gold Medal for the Arts and the Governor General's Medal in Architecture. Early in his career, he worked with Arthur Erickson. His passion in championing the role of architecture in society has led to a multi-faceted career that spans private practice, teaching, public lectures and architectural juries. His activities have included public service on volunteer fund-raising and professional boards across Canada. A selection of his firm’s work was published in 2000 in the monograph Barry Johns Architects by TUNS Press. Barry’s firm regularly collaborates with others including Gibbs Gage Architects, Group2 Architecture Engineering, and Perkins + Will. Barry is serving his second term as Chancellor of the RAIC College of Fellows.