Douglas Skidmore, AIA, LEED
College Professor
Educational Background
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Master of Architecture
University of Oregon, Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture and Allied Arts
Positions held in academic institutions
College Professor of Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, Fall 2012 - present
Adjunct Professor of Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, Spring 2011
Courses taught in the past two years
Architecture Integrated Design Studio 1
Architectural Engineering Integrated Design Studio 2
Architecture Integrated Design Studio 2
Graduate Elective Seminar: “Architecture of the Organic”
Professional Background
Beebe Skidmore Architects, Principal Architect, Portland, OR, and Detroit, MI, 2007-present
Allied Works Architecture, Senior Associate Architect, Portland, OR 1996-2007
Gary Moye Architect, Staff Architect, Eugene, OR 1993-1995
Tulio Inglese Architect, Intern Architect, Amherst, MA 1993
Recent publications, creative projects, and/or paper presentations
Outdoor Installation: “The Wilderness Cabin”
Graduate Thesis Exhibition, Cranbrook Art Museum, 2012
Outdoor Installation: “#3, #4, Maybe #5”
“Convergent Currents” Group Show, Cranbrook Academy of Art Forum, 2011
Presentation and Panelist: “Design, Contained”
“Identity” Symposium, Cranbrook Academy of Art 2010
Presenter and Panelist: “Rejected” co-authored with Heidi Beebe
ASCA West Central Conference, University of Illinois at Chicago 2010
Presenter: “Climate Canopy” in collaboration with Maggie Orth and Heidi Beebe
Climate Clock Initiative Symposium, San Jose State University, 2008
Awards, recognitions, grants, competitions
Professional Artist Residency, Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, Neskowin, OR, 2013
Post-Capitalist Award, 72 Hour Urban Action International Competition, Stuttgart, Germany, 2012
Selected Artist, Mercedes Benz Financial Services Cranbrook Academy of Art Exhibition, 2012
AIA Merit Award (Portland Chapter), Two Story Four Square, 2011 *
Honorable Mention, Cranbrook Academy of Art Chair Show, 2011
Second Place, Invited Competition for Pulte/Centex Corporation, 2011
Louis G. Redstone Merit Scholarship, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 2010
AIA Honor Award (Portland Chapter): Seattle Art Museum, 2008 **
AIA Honor Award AIA (Northwest & Pacific Region Chapter): Sun Valley Residence, 2005 **
AIA Honor Award (Portland Chapter): Sun Valley Residence, 2004 **
AIA Craftsmanship Award (Portland Chapter): Sun Valley Residence, 2004 **
AIA Honor Award (Portland Chapter): Blue Lake Residence, 2002 **
City of Portland Mayor’s Design Award: Glisan Street Building, 2001 **
AIA Honor Award (Portland Chapter): Glisan Street Building, 2001 **
Richard Campbell Traveling Fellowship, University of Oregon, 1994
Presidential Scholarship, University of Oregon, 1988-1993
* as principal architect with Beebe Skidmore Architects
** as project architect/project designer with Allied Works Architecture
Recent publications
Dwell, “Modern Across America”, October 2012
ArchDaily, “72 Hour Urban Action Stuttgart Germany Competition Winners”, August 21, 2012
Idaho Business Review “New Look for a Historic Home”, November 18, 2011
Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce “Built Merit Award; Two Story Four Square”, November 9, 2011
Recent commissions (private practice)
Aldrich Point Cabin, Astoria, OR, 2012
Pittock Acres Viewpoint, Portland, OR, 2012
Two Story Four Square Residence, Boise, ID, 2011
State and Huron Housing and Master Plan, Pontiac, MI, 2011 -
Capitol Hill Residence, Seattle, WA, 2011
CNC Studio, Cranbrook Academy of Art Department of Architecture, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 2010
Warm Springs Residence, Boise, ID, 2010
Laurelhurst Residence, Portland, OR, 2010
Ambassador Condominium Building Roof Garden, Portland, OR, 2009
Ladd’s Addition Residence, Portland, OR, 2009
Leopold Ketel & Partners Advertising Agency, Portland, OR, 2008
Sagacity Media, Inc. Headquarters, Portland, OR, 2008
Barview Coastal Cabins, Garibaldi, OR, 2008
Irvington Residence, Portland, OR, 2007
Professional licenses, memberships and service
Licensed Architect 9517, Washington State, USA
Member, American Institute of Architects
LEED Accredited Professional
Invited Design Critic
University of Michigan
Lawrence Technological University
University of Detroit Mercy
Portland State University
University of Oregon