The Lost Art of Architectural Hand Drafting with Tara Labosky

Northern Liberties Community Center
700 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123

10AM – 1PM

COST/RESERVATIONS
ICAA Members: $75 | General Admission: $95 | Students: $60

Eligible for 3 AIA credits

Prior to the advent of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), architects employed manual techniques, including paper and pencil, to create precise technical documents. These drawings were meticulously crafted for construction purposes but also represented a form of artistic expression that is increasingly rare. This course will introduce students to traditional hand drafting tools and techniques once utilized by architects. Through hands-on activities, participants will acquire fundamental drawing skills including line types, line weights, lettering, and shading (poché). These newly acquired skills will then be applied in the process of drafting/tracing basic building plans, elevations, and perspectives.

All materials will be provided

Instructor:

Tara Labosky, AIA, LEED AP, CCCA is the Owner of Luzerne Consulting LLC, an owner’s representative firm that combines 30 years of experience in architecture, construction management, and land development to successfully deliver development projects. She is also an architect, artist, and educator whose interest in the built environment was cultivated at an early age and has been engaged in designing and drawing buildings since junior high.

Ms. Labosky’s professional teaching experience encompasses several courses in construction management as an adjunct faculty. Additionally, she has volunteered her expertise to instruct sessions in architecture and construction for students through the American Institute of Architects (AIA), ACE Mentor Program, and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).