Judy Hayward
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.
Crown Point Cabinetry
Manufacturer of custom cabinetry in period styles: Shaker, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Early American & traditional styles.
Restoration of Reading Terminal Marketplace
Seemingly small masonry repairs make a big impact.
Notre-Dame’s fire leads to a teachable moment as students rebuild Truss Number 6.
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.
Spanning Centuries: Christ Chapel's Dome
Building a dome for Christ Chapel at Hillsdale College in Michigan.
Saving Saarinen’s Birdcage in the Milwaukee County War Memorial
Preservation of the Milwaukee County War Memorial 1955-57.
Sculpted Bronze & Stone Memorials
Creating and conserving memory in sculpted bronze and stone: A conversation with Robert Shure.
Frescoes
Quick in execution and long-lasting, frescoes are known as a true art form.
Preservation, Place and Protests
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.
Covered Bridges and The Birth of American Engineering
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.
Carbon, Energy, and Building Conservation
Strategies that move us toward compliance with new energy codes.
Preserving Historic Buildings While Preserving our Health
“Maintenance is Preservation.” Hugh Miller, FAIA
Mastering Masonry
Continuing the education, awareness, and appreciation of masonry.
Preservation Timber Framing Restores First Parish Meetinghouse
Thoughtful restoration brings craft, communication, and celebration to the First Parish Meetinghouse in Derry, New Hampshire.
Finding Life in the Cities of the Dead
Preserving art, memory and place in historic cemeteries.
Book Review: The Architecture of Downtown Troy
Judy Hayward reviews Diana Waite's latest book, The Architecture of Downtown Troy: An Illustrated History.
The Phillips Collection Project: A Contractor’s Perspective
Trades, technology, and teamwork on the Phillips Collection project.
The George Peabody Library Skylight
A light approach to reinforcing heavy metal.
Living with Beauty and Sharing It
Du Pont's Winterthur legacy offers a living laboratory for traditional architecture pros and property owners.
Let’s Help Restore Notre Dame Cathedral!
Information on how to contribute to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
John Canning & Co.'s Art Conservation at Luzerne County Courthouse
John Canning & Co. conserves a legacy of art and craftsmanship in the Luzerne County Courthouse.
Successful Painting Techniques
Learn four painting techniques from industry experts.
A Tribute to a Preservation Architect and Educator: Real Time, Real Buildings, Real People
H. Thomas McGrath, FAIA, FAPT, 1950-2018
The Word on Wood Windows
Practicing proper maintenance techniques will increase the lifespan of your wooden windows.
Restoration of Historic Murals in Omaha's Douglas County Courthouse
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.
Seeing Architecture with a Sharper Eye
Judy Hayward talks about the joy of seeing architecture with clear vision.
The Contributions of Asher Benjamin
Asher Benjamin was an early American architect, author, teacher, master builder and patriot.
The Benjamin Stephenson House
Balancing building preservation and collections care in the 21st century.
Dendrochronology
William Flynt brings science to New England’s historic buildings with dendrochronology.
Confessions of a Time Traveler
Time Traveler Judy Hayward explains that studying history is really fun.
Life-Long Learning: Woodworking with Hand Tools
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.
Praise for the Plumber - The Importance of the Trades
Judy Hayward discusses the importance of the trades, citing examples of how plumbers contribute to our well-being.
Help Save the Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC)
Saving the Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Materials Matter and So Does US Participation in UNESCO
Understanding Traditional Materials and the Importance of US Participation in UNESCO
Learn to Timber Frame
Read about the book Learn to Timber Frame, by Will Beemer, reviewed by Judy Hayward.
Master Builders and Minecraft: Two Historic Churches in New England
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.
Book Review: Angels of Paris
A Book Review of Angels of Paris: An Architectural Tour through the History of Paris by Rosemary Flannery
Book Review: Applying Mathematics to Construction
Judy L. Hayward reviews the book Applying Mathematics to Construction—Carpentry Mathematics & Estimating.
