Picking up the Pieces
Preservationists are trying to slow down the bulldozers and assess the damage in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast following last year’s devastating hurricane.
Ahead of the Curve
A Brooklyn-based glass studio produces traditional bent glass for both restoration projects and new light fixtures.
After the Storm
A charrette of unprecedented magnitude offers a new vision for the storm-ravaged Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Stained-Glass Protection: Ventilation Specifications for Protective Glazing.
Proper ventilation is essential when
installing protective glazing systems over stained-glass windows.
Using a Virtual Tape Measure
The digital age has come to building documentation as techniques such as photogrammetry and hybrid drawings move in on territory once limited to measured drawings and standard photography.
What You Need to Know to Keep a Slate Roof Alive for Centuries
Traditional slate roofs are
fabulously successful roofing systems that can easily function as
a waterproof covering on a building for a century — or, if properly
constructed, for even 150 or 200 years. Some slate roofs in Europe
are still in good functioning condition after 400 years.
The Uses — and Abuses — of Classical Columns The
architectural column is a powerful and visually arresting design element, which explains its
growing popularity with builders and designers. The Bad News: With growing popularity comes
increasing examples of clumsy handling and mis-application. The Good News: There are greater
numbers of books and design courses that show how to incorporate classical columns into
compositions that are as refined as the columns themselves.
Snow-Guard Essentials With
the revived interest in traditional roofing materials, there has
been a corresponding growth in the demand for snow guards. Here
is a report on their history and installation.
Old is New Again: Antique Flooring
Shopping for antique lumber for flooring requires a different set
of standards and expectations than those used for new wood. A supplier
elucidates the fine points of buying old wood.
The Classicist The most recent issue of
the journal produced by the Institute for the Study of Classical
Architecture provides yet another feast for the mind and the eye.
The Bookshelf Here are a couple of "evergreen" book reviews
on the topic of traditional landscape gardening.
The Traditional Metal Roof From A (aluminum) to Z (zinc), here's
a survey of the most common types of metal roofs, and what you'll
need to know to find the right metal roof for your project.
Historic and Document Wallpapers Most wallpaper
manufacturers have traditional patterns, but if you want a truly
authentic look for your project, you're better off with some of
the smaller, specialized wallpaper suppliers. Two specialists in
historic interiors explain.
Heating the Period Home Whether you're looking for an antique
Victorian Cast iron radiator or new heating systems that fit unobtrusively
into a period room, a leading expert on Hydronics shares the results
of his extensive survey of today's market.
Enlarging the Garden through Design A
small garden plot doesn't have to mean a small garden. A garden
designer illustrates.
MOLDINGS: The Atomic Units of Classical
Architecture A practicing classical architect reviews the essential
nature and characteristics of the basic molding profiles and shows
how they can be combined for greatest effect.
A Virtual Stroll through Main Street Main
Street preservation and commercial redevelopment programs -- by
restoring downtown commercial zones -- are helping cities and towns
to revitalize their civic cores. Many Main Street organizations
and development corporations have pages on the Worldwide Web. The
links listed here offer an opportunity to find out more.
Green Products and Information
This listing is, by necessity, only a tiny sample of the
wealth of information out there on green building. For more
information, check out the contacts listed below and browse
their web sites where noted.
