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Book Review: Houses by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Gordon Bock reviews the new book Houses by Robert A.M. Stern Architects.
Frode Rambusch, Master Decorator
Learn the history of Frode Rambusch, master decorator and founder.
20 Books About Traditional Architecture
A comprehensive list of books about traditional architecture for anyone interested in the principles of classic design.
Interview: Architect Jan Gleysteen
Jan Gleysteen has made a career out of creating seamless design.
Climate Chaos and Heritage-Conservation Values: The Urgency for Action
How will the community of practice in historic conservation rise to the challenge and opportunity of Climate Chaos, now upon us?
Interview: Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk
Building change, an interview with Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk.
Book Review: Cities Alive
Read about the book Cities Alive: Jane Jacobs, Christopher Alexander, and the Roots of the New Urban Renaissance, by Michael W. Mehaffy, reviewed by Emily O'Brien.
Preservation Pioneer Sharon Park
An interview with Sharon Park, associate director of the Architectural History and Historic Preservation division for the Smithsonian Institution.
Book Review: In the Mood for Architecture—Tradition, Modernism and Serendipity
Patrick Webb reviews Lucien Steil's book In the Mood for Architecture—Tradition, Modernism and Serendipity.
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.
6 Reviews of Books on Architecture
We've rounded up six books on architecture we think are worth reading.
Wood Preservatives and Pressure-treated Wood
Considerations for historic-preservation projects.
Taking Care of Terra-Cotta
New railings and terra-cotta balusters from the original maker help a San Francisco landmark shine again.
Carbon, Energy, and Building Conservation
Strategies that move us toward compliance with new energy codes.
Book Review: Beauty Memory Unity
Patrick Webb reviews the book Beauty Memory Unity by Steve Bass.
2020 Palladio Award Winners
Traditional Building’s 2020 Palladio Award winners are announced.
A Moment with Paul Edmondson
We sit down with president & CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Book Review: The Art of Classic Planning
Patrick Webb reviews The Art of Classic Planning.
Relamping Lady Liberty
The original torch shines again after a meticulous conservation.
Reviving Classicism
Modernist Architecture answers to a cloistered elite—it’s time for a change.
2020 Bulfinch Award Winners
The New England Chapter of the ICAA announces the winners of the ninth Bulfinch Awards.
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