Building Tradition

Substitute materials have become acceptable replacements for historic materials because of original material's cost, availability, maintenance and stricter fire, wind and water damage building codes. Join host Peter H. Miller at the annual American Institute of Architects exposition as he speaks to preservation architects and a composite roofing material supplier. They cover when, where, how and why to specify substitute materials for traditional buildings, where historic authenticity is balanced with other required building solutions.

Peyton Hall FAIA of Historic Resources Group has renovated and preserved some of California’s most iconic institutions including Pasadena City Hall, Gamble House, and the Rose Bowl. In this episode about materials and methods Mr. Hall discusses his use of substitute materials, when their use is appropriate and why. 

Interior designers play an important role in the restoration, renovation and new period home design process, often leading the team of allied professionals. Listen to learn what defines 'classical interiors', how designers approach their work, delight their clients and source the crafts people who contribute to the success of their projects. In this episode, part 2 of a 3 part series, host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews interior designer Tricia Huntley.

Interior designers play an important role in the restoration, renovation and new period home design process, often leading the team of allied professionals. Listen to learn what defines 'classical interiors', how designers approach their work, delight their clients and source the crafts people who contribute to the success of their projects. In this episode, part 3 of a 3 part series, host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews interior designer Terry Sullivan.

Interior designers play an important role in the restoration, renovation and new period home design process, often leading the team of allied professionals. Listen to learn what defines 'classical interiors', how designers approach their work, delight their clients and source the crafts people who contribute to the success of their projects. In this episode, part 1 of a 3 part series, host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews interior designer Barbara Eberlein.

Windows are a defining feature of traditional buildings and old houses. The way we treat them in a restoration or renovation determines how authentic the building remains before and after the intervention. In this episode, part 3 of a 3 part series, host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews window restorationist, Sally Fishburn.

Windows are a defining feature of traditional buildings and old houses. The way we treat them in a restoration or renovation determines how authentic the building remains before and after the intervention. In this episode, part 2 of a 3 part series, host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews John Sandor, who approves windows as part of the National Park Service's Federal Historic Tax Credit program. 

Windows are a defining feature of traditional buildings and old houses. The way we treat them in a restoration or renovation determines how authentic the building remains before and after the intervention. In this episode, part 1 of a 3 part series, host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews window restorationist Mike Shields.