Architecture

100,000 Hours of Preservation Architecture

At the 1,400-year old Kongō Gumi temple building company in Japan, craftsmen learned a single skill, such as sawing or chiseling, and ...

Moving a Historic House

Whenever possible, moving a historic house or building is a better alternative than tearing it down. The process can seem daunting but ...
Capon Springs Swimmers

Taking the Waters at Capon Springs Historic Resort & Farms

The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia are sprinkled with hundreds of natural springs with water temperatures ranging from hot to cold. For ...

Belnord Theatre Historic Preservation In Action

This month we're counting down the days to the March "premiere" of the Belnord Theatre. Encore is providing LEED certification, historical architect, ...
Draftsman-Vintage

A Brief History of Reproduction

No, no, no – not the baby making kind! The blueprint kind. I’ve been thinking about this subject because a client just ...

Exploring Olana – Rare Historic Preservation Inside and Out

High above the Hudson, the towering Olana overlooks panoramic views of the river valley. The house was designed and built by Frederick ...

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