Every old building is unique, with its own identity and its own distinctive character. Character refers to all those visual aspects and physical features that comprise the appearance of every historic building.

Also known as a chamfer, bevels are sometimes incorporated in the edges of architectural GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) to minimize chipping of sharp 90° corners.

These Architectural Standards, as well as the QAP and Rehabilitation Standards, should be read in their entirety for further information regarding materials longevity and components replacement for …

Architectural Description Template When writing an architectural description, it is important to focus on the construction, form, features, and finishes that exist today, rather than a building’s historic …

Title blocks are a very important part of the overall drawing. They contain information not given directly on the drawing with dimensions or notes. Lettering should be simple and conform to the overall …

Welcome to the 2024 edition of NCARB by the Numbers! Every year, NCARB by the Numbers shares key data that shapes the architecture community. This year’s report marks our 13th year of offering …

Architectural design makes full use of positive and negative spaces to create the form punctuated by the voids that will define the shape and mass of a design solution.