At its simplest, stereotomy is a way of putting 2D drawings into 3D sections. It’s a skill that can be applied to constructions, large and small. It has been called the alchemy of solids and employs geometry in ways that date back centuries – some even claim it goes back to the building of Solomon’s temple. It’s manifest in historical cathedrals, temples and architectural structures throughout the world.
‘It’s a way of locking in your human Autocad or Sketch-up, and it’s beyond any tool’, says Patrick Moore, a Canadian carpenter who has undertaken over 10 years of accredited training and achieved the notable distinction of being the first person from the English-speaking world to be accepted as a Compagnon Passant Charpentier in France.
Patrick went on to complete a Masters with in France and also holds
