October 2018
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Buying Guide Photos from the October 2018 Issue
Each issue of Traditional Building features photos to accompany the Buying Guides; here are the photos appearing in this issue along with informative captions.
An Interview with Architects Mark Ferguson, Russell Windham, and Gil Schafer III
Three of our country’s esteemed architects, Mark Ferguson, Russell Windham, and Gil Schafer III, talk about Classical Design, how their environment shaped their ideas, and where they find inspiration—and sometimes that elusive euphoria.
The Word on Wood Windows
Practicing proper maintenance techniques will increase the lifespan of your wooden windows.
Purpose of Classical Moldings
Beyond their practical use in covering intersections, classical moldings are fundamental to describing structural logic—based on a language that can be learned.
Book Review: Robert Venturi’s Rome
A book review on Robert Venturi's Rome by Frederick Fisher and Stephen Harby.
Introducing Scagliola
Scagliola is a venerable technique that has plaster posing as marble.
Alternative Building Materials
We have the latest word on alternative building materials when it comes to roofing, siding, and decks.
Craftsman Doors 101
Learn about best practices when it comes to building doors for historic structures.
A New Dining Hall at Millbrook School by Voith & Mactavish Architects
Voith & Mactavish Architects creates a new dining hall for students at Millbrook School in New York.
New Residential Colleges at University of Oklahoma by KWK Architects
KWK Architects designs the new Residential Colleges at University of Oklahoma.
The Preservation of Historic Gardens by The Trustees of Reservations
The Trustees of Reservations strives to preserve historic gardens in Massachusetts.
