The 21st century presents a relevance revolution for building-sector professionals, impacting humanity’s urban future. Carl Elefante discusses prioritizing stewardship and applying lessons from built heritage for strong communities, while “Going for Zero” explains the demands of climate action on architectural solutions and broader impacts on social, economic, and environmental concerns.
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The restoration of a 1850’s mill into a modern apartment complex in Prattville, Alabama, involved navigating design, financing, and regulatory requirements. The project balanced old and new elements, highlighting the evolution of the original buildings.
This course analyzes historic window restoration by examining glass, coatings, and design. It also compares vacuum insulated glazing (VIG) to traditional glazing.
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The thrice-yearly Traditional Building Conference visited Salem, MA March 24-25 for 2 days of historic preservation and classical architecture programming.
Tours, educational sessions and more at our October 2025 conference in Sleepy Hollow
A wrap-up of our October 2025 conference in Sleepy Hollow, NY.



