Thomas Leslie, FAIA, Morrill Professor in Architecture, of Iowa State University will be guest speaker and talk about "Chicago Skyscrapers Between the Great Fire and the Great Depression: How Technology, Finance, and Politics Built the City."

Refreshed design, enhanced functionality and inspirational photo and video galleries create an exceptional user experience.

Hassle-free window screen appears when you want it and folds away when you don’t, giving homeowners a crystal-clear view and improved curb appeal.

The most prominent use of architectural terra cotta was that of a decorative cladding system, particularly for urban commercial buildings.

Two travel opportunities: Great Country Houses & Gardens of Northern Ireland & Great Country Houses of Ballyfin & Waterford County, October 15-29.

When it comes to protecting buildings from birds, two companies have perfect solutions.

Here are some of the artisans and craftsmen who are making their mark on history by recreating old pieces and creating their own traditional and custom works for a variety of design professionals.

Hinges are part of every door, permitting the door leaf to open and close. They are used on entrances, cupboards, casement windows, pianos, and smaller objects, such as jewelry boxes.

Fenestration goes non-ferrous in a neo-traditional high-rise.

During a six-week course in which students would study the architectural history of Notre-Dame; learn timber framing skills by creating models, then hewing, assembling, and raising a truss on the University Mall; and planning an exhibit at the National Building Museum.

Wood remains the prime choice for traditional-style windows and doors. It provides the correct period-style look, and its longevity all but guarantees that it will last as long as the historic buildings it is used in.

A look at locks through the ages.

A closer look at encaustic tiles.

The most prominent use of architectural terra cotta was that of a decorative cladding system, particularly for urban commercial buildings.

While we frequently consider what comes under the definition of classicism, few have crystallized what it means.

The current history of architecture undermines architecture’s essential role in serving the common good and offering beauty. Here I will discuss this history’s deficiencies, and in my next opinion piece I will offer an alternative to it.

Does preservation architecture and traditional building design attract a disproportionate number of female professionals?

Stone is one of the world’s most common and durable building material.