ArchSHOP

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Facilities

ArchSHOP

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The Shop provides Carnegie Mellon Architecture students with access to a wide variety of equipment and the guidance of an expert staff.

Introductory shop training, integrated with core undergraduate courses, facilitates exploration of fundamental tool and material interactions that are common across technologies.

Craft-centered elective courses allow advanced students to practice iterative design principles through the creation of finished decorative and functional objects.

Scheduling & Tool Checkout

Use these links to schedule a meeting or near-term shop access or to check out tools. Do not enter sensitive information!

Schedule ArchSHOP access up to three days in advance

Schedule a meeting with Jon Holmes

Schedule a meeting with Clara Allison

Tool Checkout

• ArchSHOP Calendar (click to expand)

Staff

Jon Holmes

Shop Director

Clara Allison

ArchShop Assistant Director

Shop Monitors

Hazel Buonopane

Erin Choi

Lily Frank

Hazel Froling

B.Arch '26

Shreeja Harisrikanth

B.Arch '26

Catalina John-Melendez

Ejoo Kang

Adeline Kwan

Eliora Kwok

Harrison Marx-Ascencios

Emma Phelps

Sonny Tang

Carmen Ting

David Warfel

Interested in becoming an ArchSHOP monitor? Read our Monitor Policy page for more information.

If that doesn’t put you off, contact the Shop Director.

Reference

Rules

Know these rules before working in the ArchSHOP.

• ArchSHOP Rules (click to expand)

• ArchSHOP exists for the use of qualified students and faculty of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture. Access for others may be possible at the sole discretion of the Shop Director.

• Complete the EH&S Student Shop Trainingmodule (near bottom of linked page) before using or spending time in ArchSHOP.
• Never use machinery or perform other hazardous work unless an ArchSHOP staff member is present.
• Never work alone. Work buddies/partners must also have completed the EH&S Student Shop Safety training and observe all ArchSHOP rules.
• Machine-specific training is required before using any given piece of power equipment.
• Never work beyond your skill level. Seek help when unsure.
• Always wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Safety glasses are required when near any operating ArchSHOP power equipment.
• Shoes must cover your feet completely, up to the ankle. Bare feet, sandals, flip-flops, and open-toed shoes are not permitted.
• Shorts and cuffed pants are prohibited when welding or working with hazardous chemicals, flame, sparks, or slag.
• Gloves are prohibited when working with rotating equipment. Check with shop staff before using gloves of any kind.
• Contact EH&Sbefore doing any work involving hazardous vapors, sprays, smokes, gasses, fog, fumes, or mists that might require use of a respirator.
• Equipment guards and shields must be in place unless shop staff makes an explicit exception and provides special training and assistance as necessary.
• Follow proper shut-down procedures before repairing equipment or changing components. Consult shop staff before proceeding.
• Inspect equipment before use. If it doesn’t appear to be working properly then alert staff, remove equipment from service, and tag it so that it won’t be used by others.
• Secure loose clothing and hair, and remove jewelry before using machinery. If your hair is long enough to be tied back, then tie it back.
• Know locations of all safety equipment — emergency shutoff switches, fire extinguishers, eyewash, and first-aid kit.
• Keep all exit routes clear and emergency equipment accessible.
• Food and drinks not permitted on or near ArchSHOP equipment.
• Compressed air nozzles can be dangerous. Wear safety glasses. Do not bring nozzle tip into contact with skin. Keep air stream away from eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Exercise caution around liquids and solid particles that may be lifted into the air and thrown.
• If you see someone doing something unsafe, bring it to their attention as soon as it’s safe to do so. Report to shop staff if the problem persists.
• Correct unsafe conditions or bring them to the attention of shop staff immediately.
• Shop staff have the authority to limit or prohibit access to the shop or use of specific tools. If necessary, offenders may be asked to leave. Use of equipment is subject to staff assessment of users’ abilities.
• Headphones are prohibited on the main shop floor (CFA A9), in the metal shop (CFA A17), and when operating any powered tools or equipment regardless of location.
• Horseplay is prohibited in all areas of the shop.
• Do not leave operating machinery unattended.
• Do not work when impaired by alcohol or drugs of any kind. Notify shop supervisor before working if you’re taking prescription or OTC drugs that could impair your abilities.
• Notify shop staff if you have any disability, physical limitation, or health issue that may impair your ability to work safely so that accommodations can be made.
• Report all injuries and near-misses to shop staff.
• Know and follow all ArchSHOP rules.
• Keep your work area clean, and return tools to proper storage before leaving.
• Know where you are. ArchShop’s main work area is in CFA A9.
• THESE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

In an emergency, call CMU Security: (412) 268-2323

Safety & Training Resources

Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Environmental Health & Safety offers dozens of online and in-person safety training modules, including the Student Shop Safety module required for all users of ArchSHOP.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide detailed information about potentially hazardous materials, including appropriate personal protective equipment. You can access a searchable database of Material Safety Data Sheets from the EH&S webpage, or by searching Google for “CMU MSDS.”

Materials

The ArchSHOP stocks commonly needed materials that are not available through the campus art store, and may be able to assist SoA students and faculty with ordering special materials for use in academic projects.

Stock Materials