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David M. Truitt

Lecturer


dmtruitt@marywood.edu

School of Architecture

Courses taught:

Building Technologies I ARCH-127
Building Technologies II ARCH-217
Building Technologies V ARCH-417
Building Technologies V ARCH-557
David is a designer, preservationist, artist, and technician. He applies his creative passion and technical skills toward solving problems big and small, inside and outside. He is passionate about preservation and adaptive re-use, and strives to present solutions that are economical, efficient and long lasting. David strives to continue to grow and expand his professional experience.

With over 8 years of professional experience and a focus in historic preservation, David brings his technical expertise to the academic world at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. This expertise includes exterior detailing, waterproofing, and façade restoration. He also has work experience in the construction field, making him a valuable asset for field work and detailing. He has worked on a broad range of projects, including government and institutional, as well as high-end residential and small commercial projects, some involving renovation and adaptive reuse projects.

Currently David works at Architectural Preservation Studio, DPC, a historic preservation firm located in New York City. Here he works on projects of all types, and he has added several certifications and skills including training and certification for OSHA-10hr, NYC Suspended Scaffold, and SPRAT-L1 (Industrial Rope Access). David uses these skills to perform close-up façade inspections and construction administration field work.

David is passionate about architecture and art, practicing a wide range of disciplines, including architectural design, photography, sculpture, and painting. His practice of architecture is informed greatly by his creative pursuits, and he strives to bring a creative approach to every problem.
David holds a Bachelors of Architecture from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ School of Architecture, Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Presentations and Publications

2014 - Keystone College, LaPlume, PA
Annual Student Work Exhibition - Selected Sculpture Works

2017 - International Study Institute, Florence IT
Spring Study Abroad Semester Final Exhibition - Selected Painting and Figure
Drawing Works

2018 - AFA Gallery, Scranton, PA
Annual Member Show - Group Show, Selected Painting Works

2018 - Giving Tree Gallery, Scranton, PA
Group Show - Selected Painting Works

2018 - Pocono Arts Council, East Stroudsburg, PA
Juried Exhibition - Group Show, Selected Painting Work

2019 - Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ School of Architecture, Scranton, PA
Senior Graduate Exhibition - Selected Architectural Student Work

2020 - Space 122, The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton, PA
Juxtaposed - Group Show, Selected Painting Works

2023 - AFA Gallery, Scranton, PA
Roaming Focus - Group Show, Selected Photography

2023 - AFA Gallery, Scranton, PA
3 - Group Show, Selected Sculpture Works