Tuna Saka

Tuna Saka serves as Associate Professor of Architecture at Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Construction and Architecture since 1996, holding office in ACC Room 414 (contact: tsaka@pct.edu, 570.320.2400 ext. 7767). An Autodesk Certified Instructor since 1997, he trains through the Technology Transfer Center's AutoCAD Training Center and presents for the CADSS user group.

His education includes:

• Master of Architecture, State University of New York, Buffalo
• Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture, State University of New York, Buffalo
• A.A.S. in Civil Engineering Technology, Hudson Valley Community College (1983)
• Extensive training in Architectural Applications of AutoCAD

Research centers on integrating computer technology in architectural practice, focusing on CAD management and production systems within design firms. His expertise bridges software applications like AutoCAD with real-world architectural workflows, emphasizing efficiency in drafting and design processes.

His seminal 2001 publication AutoCAD for Architecture demonstrates applied research in architectural software education, reflecting consistent contributions to CAD methodology in architecture education and professional practice.

Award highlights:

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Foundation Scholarship Award (1987)
• R. Buckminster Fuller Scholarship Award (1986)

Professional service includes ACADIA membership, Business/Industry/Education Statewide Advisory Committee participation, Academic Standards & Issues Governance Committee service, and PCNow Faculty Liaison duties. His 13 years of AEC industry experience inform his productivity consulting for CAD departments.

He actively contributes to the AutoCAD Training Center and CADSS workshops, fostering industry-academia collaboration in architectural technology.