J.W. Heist Steakhouse: A Modern Tribute to Montana’s Historic Charm
Step into J.W. Heist Steakhouse, where rich history meets modern design. From its authentic ranch-inspired decor to locally sourced materials, experience Montana’s timeless tradition reimagined.
Craftsmanship is Alive and Well: Celebrating the Building Arts
Craftsmanship thrives in traditional building arts, with skilled artisans celebrated in TRADITIONAL BUILDING’s special issue highlighting preservation and training.
Building Tradition Episode 22: Interview with Architect Christine Franck
Host Peter H. Miller Hon AIA interviews Christine Franck, architect, educator, and author who chairs the USA chapter of the International Network of Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism.
Secretary Haaland Designates 19 New National Historic Landmarks
New designations recognize nationally significant sites for many historically marginalized communities across 15 states, territories, and DC.
Historic, Rural Farmstead in Pennsylvania Restored to Elegant Event Venue
B&D Builders reimagined Moonstone Manor's two-story barn, restoring the deteriorating space while maintaining the existing stone walls.
Building Tradition Episode 21: Interview with architect Christian Sottile
Host Peter H. Miller Hon AIA interviews Christian Sottile, professor of architecture at Savannah College of Art and Design and principal of Sottile and Sottile Architects
The Art of Custom Door Craftsmanship | Vintage Millwork & Restoration
Discover how Vintage Millwork & Restoration combines traditional woodworking expertise with modern technology to craft premium custom doors, from historic replicas to contemporary designs. Learn about unique stile and rail construction and dedication to quality.
Restoring Trinity Church Wall Street: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece
Traditional woodworking melds with modern methods to upgrade a landmark’s sanctuary.
Honoring Tradition: Scofield Lighting Celebrates 50 Years with a Timeless New Collection
Celebrate 50 years of Scofield Lighting with Heritage Metalworks’ latest collection. Discover handcrafted, historically inspired designs blending tradition and modernity.
Top Historic Restoration Studios Preserving Architectural Masterpieces
Discover the leading studios excelling in historic restoration, decorative finishes, gilding, mural painting, and architectural conservation. Experts bringing history to life for future generations.
Set in Brick and Stone
The brick and stone that define classical architecture represent centuries of craft and skill.
Elegant Restoration: Transforming a Historic Chicago Women’s Club Drawing Room
In Chicago, rethinking how to cool a private club’s drawing room with perforated plaster grills.
Sheet Metal - Made to Last
A deep dive into the history, installation, and durability of sheet metal.
Lighting the Way
Classically designed light fixtures for period-inspired projects.
Welcome to Traditional Building
Founded in 1988, Traditional Building magazine provides valuable information for architects, designers and others who are interested in traditional architecture and historic preservation in commercial and institutional buildings. Suppliers of hard-to-find traditional products such as wood windows, columns, historically styled hardware, lighting and much more can be found in the Buying Guides, while features, blogs and news items provide up-to-date insights into this field.
Cooper Historical Windows â—†
Manufacturer of historically accurate windows; restorer of period windows, doors, & entranceways. Combining the beauty of handmade glass with the efficiency of Low-E glass, to produce an ideal IG unit, adding high-performance and energy-efficiency to historically accurate windows.
Craftsmanship is Alive and Well: Celebrating the Building Arts
Craftsmanship thrives in traditional building arts, with skilled artisans celebrated in TRADITIONAL BUILDING’s special issue highlighting preservation and training.
Restoring Beauty to Federal Buildings
Classical architecture, whose beauty is the companion of justice in our constitutional order, has been displaced by Modernist styles for our federal buildings. It is time to return it to service.
What I Learned at the Traditional Building Conference in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah claims to be the most visited city in America where tourists are treated to Southern hospitality. It is also an excellent living laboratory for traditional building professionals to learn about classical design, historic preservation, adaptive use, materials, methods, and urban planning.
The Propylaeon
A propylaeon like a temple is an instantly recognized classical compositional motif that declares the greater importance of a building incorporating it.
Historic Doors and the Historic American Buildings Survey
Book which compiles HABS drawings of historic American doors: Dutch, Georgian; Federal; Early Classical Revival; Greek Revival; as well as church doors and fanlights.
