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Brent Hull takes you on a visual tour through the history of the Georgian era during a visit to a home inspired by Drayton Hall.

Brent Hull discusses the Arts and Crafts movement, a revolution that embraces simple and honest architecture, as he explores a bungalow house in Texas' Fairmount Historic District.

Brent Hull walks you through the history of the Colonial Revival style—what makes this style unique and still popular today.

Presented by Preservation Chicago and The Sarah Belle Wilson House.

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The Palladio Awards are the first and only national awards program for residential and commercial/institutional projects which demonstrate excellence in traditional design.

A list of five books on architecture we've read and reviewed.

Traditional Building’s 2020 Palladio Award winners are announced.

The New England Chapter of the ICAA announces the winners of the ninth Bulfinch Awards.

This newly-designed classical home in Wisconsin features thoughtfully-placed windows that highlight the surrounding wooded landscape.

See the Acanthus Award categories and winners.

New Old House showcases period-inspired homes designed by the country’s top residential architects working in the classical, traditional, and period-inspired fields.

Our editors highlight multiple articles on windows, from wood windows to restoring bronze and steel windows, even stock options. Read on to learn more.

A look at the array of designs and materials for classically designed heat registers and grilles.

Traditional Building’s 2019 Palladio Award winners announced.

The New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) announces the eleven winners of its Ninth Bulfinch Awards.

Check out these four in-depth reports on hardware for period-inspired and historic restoration and building, including reproduction and antique hardware, period-appropriate hinges, Early-American hardware and more.

The winners have been announced for The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA)’s 2018 Stanford White Awards.

One of the most timeless of roofing materials – terra cotta tile – is as sustainable as it is traditional.

The Palladio Awards are the first and only national awards program for residential and commercial/institutional projects which demonstrate excellence in traditional design.

We know you have questions on how hardware can bring out the unique character of your historic home. We've asked industry expert and Director of Product Development at Nostalgic Warehouse, Bill Metzger to help with the answers.

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What is the difference between mortise and tubular latches/locks?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What measurements do you need to know before purchasing a new set of door hardware?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What function do you need for your door hardware?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What is handing and why is it important?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What finish should I choose for my door hardware?

Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - When purchasing new door hardware, how do you determine the quality of the door hardware set?

Metal fencing requires a considerable investment of material and skill to erect, particularly if the fencing is designed to be sympathetic with traditional architecture. Here's a look at the various materials and designs available for traditional metal fencing.

We cast a spotlight on suppliers for the 2018 Palladio Award-winning residential projects.

Learn about the dramatic changes in glass processes and technologies that have occurred over the last 100 years.

In this video, learn how Pilkington has recently expanded their technology into the North American market by introducing the world's first commercially available vacuum glazing, Pilkington Spacia.

Architect Frank Neely shows us the details on his new old English Tudor home.

The New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) announces eight winners of its Eighth Bulfinch Awards.

The New England Chapter of the ICAA announces the 2018 Bulfinch Awards.

An in-depth look at how to repair, restore, or specify new carpets for historic interiors.

The Traditional Building Online Education Conference will take place from September 27th - October 26th, 2017. Five of the Traditional Building Conference Series' most popular sessions will be available live or on-demand for free.

Terra cotta roof tiles have been considered a traditional building material across the United States for centuries.

Period Home's webinars, articles and collections.

Editor emeritus and founder of Period Homes, Traditional Building and Old House Journal, Clem Labine's Victorian-era brownstone renovation invites us back to the 1883 Brooklyn, NY, where it all began.

Earn 1 AIA HSW Learning Unit for attending this informative webinar on the restoration of historic ceramic tile, brought to you by the Traditional Building Conference's Online Education Series.

Making a fragment whole again— reimagining a George Washington Smith house.

The sixth annual Bulfinch Awards from the New England Chapter of Classical Artchitecture & Art were presented at the Harvard Club of Boston on April 23, 2017.

Since the year 2000, the Palladio Awards has honored excellence in traditional design and architecture. Here are the 2017 winners.