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.

Students interested in traditional arts find a place to study at the Academy of Classical Design.

Carroll William Westfall discusses Frank Lloyd Wright's impact on traditional urbanism.

David Brussat reminds us that Rome wasn't built in a day and that change moves toward tradition.

Vincent Michael debunks the myth that replacement windows are better than old wood windows.

Most modern people (if they are not trained as modernist architects) have imbibed the idea that architectural consistency is the highest form of order. But what if the additions are ugly, falling down or inhospitable?

When it comes to the current and future housing market, demand is outpacing supply. This is good news for the old house market.

Saving the Historic Preservation Tax Credit

Providence's plan for Amazon's HQ2 should focus on the city's existing beauty.

Buildings, like people, have faces that reveal their expressive character