About
John Carmody - A Life in Sustainability was exhibited in the HGA Gallery at Ralph Rapson Hall on the University of Minnesota campus in the fall of 2022. This website expands the reach of the exhibit beyond Minnesota and into the future sharing the story of John’s remarkable career as an environmental activist and systems designer. His story runs parallel with the history of the environmental movement in Minnesota and around the world from its roots in the 60s environmental conservation to present day.
The exhibit was curated by John’s colleagues and we are indebted to everyone who added to the story through interviews and testimonials. In particular, we would like to than those who knew John during his early career or partnered with him on landmark projects, including Rich Carter FAIA, Jito Colman, Tom Ellison AIA, Tom McDougall, Sam Taylor, Steve Selkowitz, and Janet Streff.
Finally, thank you to John’s children Kate and Patrick Carmody for access to John’s papers and memorabilia. Thank you to John’s wife, Lyn Hornes, for her generosity in support of the opening reception.
Carmody Scholarship
A memorial scholarship fund to support students at the University of Minnesota's School of Architecture has been established in John's honor. Donations to the fund can be made through the University Foundation.
Curatorial Team
Tom Fisher, Director, Minnesota Design Center
Richard Graves, AIA, Director and Associate Professor, Center for Sustainable Building Research
Daniel Handeen, Lecturer, Research Fellow, Center for Sustainable Building Research
Kerry Harp, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador
Frank Edgerton Martin, MSLA
William Weber, Lecturer, School of Architecture
Jean McElvain, Interim Director & Associate Curator Goldstein Museum of Design
Laureen Berlin-Gibson, Registrar and Exhibition Coordinator Goldstein Museum of Design
Exhibition Funding and Support
Center for Sustainable Building Research
College of Design
Goldstein Museum of Design
Lyn Hornes
Minnesota Design Center
Minnesota State Arts Board
Support for this exhibition provided by the Goldstein Museum of Design (GMD), the College of Design, and generous individuals. In addition, GMD programming is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to the legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.