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Protecting Our Lands with Jocelyn Forbush
The Trustees of Reservations demonstrates the fortitude needed to successfully safeguard historically significant landscapes—century after century.
Book Review of Newport: The Artful City by John R. Tschirch
A detailed and eye-opening history in the new book Newport: The Artful City by John R. Tschirch.
English-Country Details with Zepsa Industries
Zepsa Industries wins the Julia Morgan Award for craftsmanship for a new home in Northern California.
Traditional Building Conference: Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida
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A Tale of Two Capitol Centennial Restorations; Two Old Guys and Their Love of Lighting
What in 1984 seemed to be a chance meeting, now seems more like destiny.
Traditional Methods and Materials: Solutions for a Century of Challenges
The Traditional Building Virtual Conference is June 7-11, 2021.
Interview: Barbara Eberlein
Interior design Barbara Eberlein incorporates her passion for contemporary design and historical integrity into her projects.
Revitalizing a Savannah Neighborhood
A team comes together to envision what is possible for revitalizing a Savannah neighborhood.
Arts and Crafts Era "Building with History" Video with Brent Hull
Brent Hull discusses the Arts and Crafts movement, a revolution that embraces simple and honest architecture, as he explores a bungalow house in Texas' Fairmount Historic District.
Colonial Revival Style "Building with History" Video with Brent Hull
Brent Hull walks you through the history of the Colonial Revival style—what makes this style unique and still popular today.
Georgian Style "Building with History" Video with Brent Hull
Brent Hull takes you on a visual tour through the history of the Georgian era during a visit to a home inspired by Drayton Hall.
Traditional Building Virtual Conference On-Demand
Earn over 10 AIA CEUs by attending the Traditional Building Virtual Conference's on-demand sessions.
Webinar: Heavy Timber Frames Today
Earn 1 AIA HSW Learning Unit for attending this informative webinar on the exploration of contemporary timber framing, brought to you by the Traditional Building Conference's Online Education Series.
Life on Wheels - Transportation For a New Urban Century
A Q & A with David Hodge, co-director of Life on Wheels.
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.
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