Judy L. Hayward spends her days pursuing a passion for historic architecture and the ways in which it can be reused to sustain and grow healthy communities. She develops courses in partnership with builders, architects, traditional craftspeople and others to teach both historic preservation and traditional building skills. She has one foot in the nonprofit world as executive director of Historic Windsor and the Preservation Education Institute and the other foot in the world of media and information services as education director for the Traditional Building Conference Series and Online Education Program.
Manufacturer of custom cabinetry in period styles: Shaker, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Early American & traditional styles.
Quick in execution and long-lasting, frescoes are known as a true art form.
There is nothing like Bastille Day to conjure up images of political unrest by crowds. But it is 2020 in the United States, and we don’t need to look back to Europe for such imagery; it is with us today.
A new book, Covered Bridges and The Birth of American Engineering, published by HAER (Historic American Engineering Record) documents the National Covered Bridges Recording Project.
Strategies that move us toward compliance with new energy codes.
“Maintenance is Preservation.” Hugh Miller, FAIA
Continuing the education, awareness, and appreciation of masonry.
Thoughtful restoration brings craft, communication, and celebration to the First Parish Meetinghouse in Derry, New Hampshire.
Preserving art, memory and place in historic cemeteries.
Judy Hayward reviews Diana Waite's latest book, The Architecture of Downtown Troy: An Illustrated History.
Trades, technology, and teamwork on the Phillips Collection project.
A light approach to reinforcing heavy metal.
Du Pont's Winterthur legacy offers a living laboratory for traditional architecture pros and property owners.
Information on how to contribute to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
John Canning & Co. conserves a legacy of art and craftsmanship in the Luzerne County Courthouse.
Learn four painting techniques from industry experts.
H. Thomas McGrath, FAIA, FAPT, 1950-2018
Practicing proper maintenance techniques will increase the lifespan of your wooden windows.
Read about how the team at BVH Architecture delivered an accurate mural restoration in Omaha's Douglas County Courthouse with methodical forensics and architectural detective work.
Judy Hayward talks about the joy of seeing architecture with clear vision.
Asher Benjamin was an early American architect, author, teacher, master builder and patriot.
Balancing building preservation and collections care in the 21st century.
William Flynt brings science to New England’s historic buildings with dendrochronology.
Time Traveler Judy Hayward explains that studying history is really fun.
When it comes to the practice of traditional building, curiosity is an essential trait for all practitioners. It is a trait that has served Ted Ingraham well in his nearly life-long pursuit of mastering hand-crafted woodworking.
Judy Hayward discusses the importance of the trades, citing examples of how plumbers contribute to our well-being.
Saving the Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Understanding Traditional Materials and the Importance of US Participation in UNESCO
Read about the book Learn to Timber Frame, by Will Beemer, reviewed by Judy Hayward.
Judy Hayward looks at two historic churches at Yale in the New Haven Green, Center Church and Trinity Church, and the men who designed them.
A Book Review of Angels of Paris: An Architectural Tour through the History of Paris by Rosemary Flannery
Judy L. Hayward reviews the book Applying Mathematics to Construction—Carpentry Mathematics & Estimating.