Architectural Studies | Studio Equipment and Materials
The materials and equipment kits itemized below have been created for students enrolled in ARC 0201 | Foundation Studio. These kits will be useful through the sequence of design studios at Pitt and beyond. We have endeavored to keep costs to a minimum by working with the University of Pittsburgh Book Store where the kits can be purchased at the costs indicated below.
[1] Studio Materials – Studio Material Kit Available Here | $185.99 |
- 24” vellum roll
- (10) 24x36 white foam core sheets
- (4) 24x36x1/16” white illustration board
- (2) 16”x24” Acetate Sheets
- (2) 24”x36” Grey Blue Sheets of Colored Paper
- (10) 6”x18”x1/8’thk. Basswood sheets
- (6) 6”x18”x1/16’thk. Basswood sheets
[2] Drafting Tools – Drafting Tool Kit Available Here | $139.99 |
- 12” Roll of trace paper
- Double sided tape roll
- Pens: Staedtler ‘Pigment Liners’; set of four, (item #308 WP4)
- Pencils:
o Staedtler ‘Graphite 925’ mechanical pencils
o or Staedtler Mars ‘Lumograph’ sketch pencil
- Eraser: Staedtler Mars plastic eraser (item #526 50)
- Metal Eraser Shield
- Architectural Drafting scale (Engineering Scale is optional)
- Drafting Brush
- Drafting Tape (do not use masking tape)
- T-Square 36”
- 30/60 and 45/45 degree drafting triangles
- Plastic Circle Template
- Drafting Compass
- Flexible ruler – optional, not in kit
- French Curves – optional, not in kit
[3] Modeling Tools – Modeling Tool Kit Available Here | $139.99 |
- Exacto knife and box of 100 blades
- 24”x36” Self-Healing Cutting Mat
- Modeling glue – Elmers or Sobo white glue
- Hot glue gun and compatible glue sticks
- Metal cutting rule
- Cardboard, chip board, foam core
- 1/4”=1’-0” white plastic scale people
- Reindeer Moss
[4] Safety Materials – (Not included in Kits)
- Kevlar Gloves
- Hand Sanitizer
- Disinfectant Wipes
[5] Additional Studio Materials – (Not included in Kits)
- 25’-0” tape measure
- Carpenter’s square or 1, 2, 3 Blocks
- Drafting Table Mat
- Baby’s Breath