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