Chad R. Kraus
School of Architecture & Design - Architecture, Architecture & Design AdministrationChad Kraus is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Kansas and a licensed architect. He teaches architectural theory, architectural design studio, and the award-winning designbuild Dirt Works Studio. His scholarship concentrates on designbuild pedagogy and material research. He is the editor of the book Designbuild Education (Routledge 2017) and an editor of the journal Technology | Architecture + Design (TAD). Prior to teaching, Professor Kraus worked for Pritzker-prize laureate Shigeru Ban and studied architectural history and theory under Alberto Perez-Gomez at McGill University.
Teaching
Chad Kraus teaches ARCH 508 Materials and Tectonics Studio; ARCH 509 Designbuild Studio [Dirt Works Studio]; ARCH 630 Theory of Architecture; ARCH 690/692 Architecture in Europe Study Abroad; as well as electives such as ARCH 622 Material Investigations.
Teaching Interests
- Architectural design
- Design build
- Earthen architecture
- Timber construction
- Sustainability
- Community engagement
- Architectural theory
- Phenomenology
- Tiny houses
Research
Chad Kraus' scholarship is focused on designbuild pedagogy and material research, with a focus on natural building materials.
Research Interests
- Design build
- Earthen architecture
- Phenomenology
Service
Chad Kraus serves on the Editorial Board of the journal Technology | Architecture + Design as well as several University and School Committees.