Background
Barrow, Richard Edward was born on February 3, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Ralph A. and Hazel C. (McElroy) Barrow.
Barrow, Richard Edward was born on February 3, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Ralph A. and Hazel C. (McElroy) Barrow.
Bachelor of Architecture, Auburn University, 1963. Postgraduate, University Utah, 1969.
Draftsman Edward M. Paul Architects, Birmingham, 1960-1963, Paul Lemoine Architects, Salt Lake City, 1967-1968, Dean Gustavson, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Salt Lake City, 1968-1969. Project manager Marcellous Wright & Partners, Richmond, Virginia, 1969-1971. Project architect Cobb, Adams, & Benton, Birmingham, 1971-1977.
Partner Arnold & Barrow Architects, 1977-1984, Waters, Barrow & Associates, Inc., Birmingham, 1984-1989. Private practice, 1989-1993. President Richard E. Barrow Architects, Inc., since 1994.
Member Alabama Board for Registration of Architects, Montgomery, 1988-2000, chair, 1992-1993, 99. Member architectural advisory committee Auburn University, 1982-1989, chair, 1988, 95-96. Building committee Wesley Student Center Jacksonville (Alabama) State University, 1991.
Research and Development subcommittee National Council Architectural Registration Boards, Washington, 1992-1995, coordinator graphics, 1995, architectural registration examination subcommittee, 1996-1998, coordinator, 1997, professional development program committee, 1999-2000, member interior design task force, 2000. Renovations include Women's Pavillion, University Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, 1985, Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church, 1989. Architect new facilities including Asbury United Methodist Church, 1986, Sumatanga Retreat Center, 1992, Green Acres Middle School, 2000.
Board of directors Southern region National Council Architectural Registration Bds., since 1996, NewLife Harvest Mission, Birmingham, 1990-1996, Blue Lake (Alabama) Emmaus Cmty., 1990-1991, Alabama Young Adult Chrysalis, treasurer 1995-1997. Member of advisory board WBHM Public Radio, since 1996. Captain United States Air Force, 1963-1967.
Fellow American Institute of Architects (Richard Upjohn fellow 1992, President's award 1979, 81, 82, Henry Adams Book award).
Married Sylvia Ann Scherl, September 28, 1963. Children: Lisa Dawn, Kathryn Heather.
