Adaptive Reuse of Traditional Buildings
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Peter H. Miller, Hon. AIA, is President and Publisher of Active Interest Media’s Traditional Building, Period-Homes.com, Old House Journal and New Old House magazines and producer of the Traditional Building Conference Series. Read his full bio here.
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Christmas with the Haywood Street Fresco
The Haywood Street Fresco resides in a Central Methodist Church, a sturdy brick building downtown which looks west at the Blue Ridge Mountains.
What I Learned at the Traditional Building Conference in Winston-Salem
"Materials and Methods: Windows & Exteriors," the third Traditional Building Conference of 2019 took place at Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Historic Preservation's Response to Climate Change
Disaster repair is a $27 billion dollar business. And it's making us all anxious.
Grange Hall: My Favorite Building
Grange Hall is a place where memories have been made. It’s creaky floors, rough-hewn beams and wavy glass windows have enchanted farmers, fishermen, folk artists and friends for 150 years.
What I Learned at AIA in Las Vegas, June 2019
A summary of this year's AIA Conference in Las Vegas.
What I Learned at MESDA in May
MESDA, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, resides on the edge of Old Salem, a historic Moravian village founded 1753, in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
From the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies: Improving America's Housing 2019
New insight on the remodeling and repair market. Now $425 billion.
What I Learned at Design and Construction Week in Las Vegas
Design and Construction Week 2019 is the name for two trade shows combined: The Kitchen Bath Industry Show and The International Builder’s Show.
The AIA Firm Survey: Trends in Architecture
A look at the AIA Firm Survey report, which focuses on economic activity and looks inside the practice of architecture to reveal these interesting trends.
Top Trends for the New Year 2019
What are the hot new trends for the home market? Here are the answers from a variety of sources.
The National Trust Conference and Old House Markets
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2018 conference message: community, activism, energy conservation and "fostering a creative, fair, sustainable, entrepreneurial economy.”
What I Learned at the Design Leadership Summit
The 2018 Design Leadership Summit for architects, interior designers, custom builders and suppliers to the design trade was held in October in Washington D.C.
The Housing Market: The Road Ahead
New house affordability is still a challenge for first time buyers which bodes well for the sale of existing homes.
The Princeton Eating Clubs
Clifford W. Zink's book about the Princeton Eating Clubs tells the story of these Gilded-Age mansions and their architects.
"Keep Craft Alive" and the Labor Shortage
Keep Craft Alive celebrates those who have chosen to passionately pursue a career in design, building and remodeling.
The Neuroscience of Traditional Architecture
Looking at architectural ornament soothes our senses and lifts our spirits.
The Historic Tax Credit for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
The Historic Tax Credit provides a 20% Federal tax credit to property owners for rehabilitating historic buildings for business.
Construction Week: What I Saw
Lessons learned from Construction Week at the International Builder's Show in Orlando, Florida, January 9-11, 2018.
A Look at the 2017-2018 Housing Market
When it comes to the current and future housing market, demand is outpacing supply. This is good news for the old house market.
What I Learned at the 2017 NAHB Building Systems Housing Summit
NAHB economist Robert Dietz' presentation at the NAHB Building Systems Housing Summit paints an optimistic picture of the housing industry forecast for 2017.
Clicks vs. Comprehension
Critical thinking is important when reading digital content. How effectively are we communicating with our digital audiences?
The Lure of an Old Wooden Boat
Taking the time to repair an old wooden boat--rather than replace it altogether--is an exercise in appreciating life's imperfections.
Time and Trust
Now, more than ever, providing good client service is key when it comes to supplier–customer relationships with architects.
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