Douglas Pancoast

Douglas Pancoast is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), where he has served since 2002. He holds a BArch from the University of Kansas (1991) and an MArch from Cranbrook Academy of Art (1995).

• Education:
• Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design (1991)
• Master of Architecture, Cranbrook Academy of Art (1995)

His research and creative work focuses on architectural design, urbanism, and material innovation, reflected in exhibitions at institutions like the National Building Museum and the Architectural League of New York. His publications include works with Princeton Architectural Press, Oculus, Architecture, and The Architectural Review.

Pancoast has received prestigious awards such as the Architectural League of New York Young Architects Forum Competition and the Charles E. Peterson Prize. He teaches advanced courses in design drawing, resilient systems, and thesis practicum, emphasizing critical design methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches.