Keep Craft Alive celebrates those who have chosen to passionately pursue a career in design, building and remodeling.

David Brussat show us what might be possible for our cities if we focused on beauty and craft instead of Modernism.

Judy Hayward talks about the joy of seeing architecture with clear vision.

Clem Labine's thoughts on Palladio Award insults.

David Brussat shows how architectural renderings can sometimes be misleading.

Stuc Pierre Literally Means Stone Stucco. It has been used for centuries for both interior and exterior applications.

Cities Should Celebrate Their Water

Looking at architectural ornament soothes our senses and lifts our spirits.

Carroll William Westfall investigates new modern construction in a historic neighborhood.

The L'Enfants, a group of young architects in the DC area, go head-to-head with their classical designs...on cocktail napkins.

The Historic Tax Credit provides a 20% Federal tax credit to property owners for rehabilitating historic buildings for business.

Skyscrapers are threatening the beauty of the City of Light.

David Brussat discusses the deconstruction of Mecca and wonders how a culture with so much history could destroy it.

Carroll William Westfall discusses the loss of firmness, commodity and delight in modern architecture and urbanism.

Patrick Webb discusses plasters that work together and those that don't.

Time Traveler Judy Hayward explains that studying history is really fun.

David Brussat discusses how architecture reflects the state of the nation.

Saving Historic Structures Requires Compassion and Learning About the Builder

Recently many architects have begun to take note of remarkable new findings emerging from the field of neuroscience, the study of the brain and nervous system and how those react to stimuli. We are learning that this complex system has powerful perceptual capabilities, enabling us to be able to better protect and enhance our own well-being.

David Brussat compares architecture to fashion and finds that fashion makes more sense.

American cities used to be more like ancient cities such as Rome which were built piecemeal to meet the needs of its citizens.

Lessons learned from Construction Week at the International Builder's Show in Orlando, Florida, January 9-11, 2018.

Praise for the Plumber - The Importance of the Trades

Terre de Séléné pairs well with appropriate surfaces, just like wine works well with certain foods.