John Carney, AIA has 30 years of professional architecture experience. After receiving his Master of Architecture from Harvard University’s GSD, he practiced in Chicago and Denver for over 15 years. In 1992 John founded Carney Architects in Jackson, Wyoming. A commitment to civic, social and environmental values by means of conscientious, inventive building remains central to all of his work. Guided by these principles John has designed many projects in the Rocky Mountain West, ranging from public buildings to residential projects.  His firm recently employed sustainable design strategies for an Interpretive Center in Grand Teton National Park, a historic project designed to promote environmental stewardship.

John actively engages in local civic work. He serves on the Jackson Hole Land Trust, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and Jackson Hole Historical Society Boards, and was both a County Commissioner and on the Teton County Planning Commission. John was V.P. of the Wyoming AIA Chapter in 2001, and is licensed in CO, WY, MT, UT and ID.