Building Tradition
Building Tradition is a podcast from the editors of traditional building and design magazines. Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA, interviews industry leaders about traditional design, historic restoration, period-inspired construction, and the allied building arts. Each episode focuses on improving the built environment through conversations with experts and practitioners.
Episodes
Episode 41: Landscape Architecture with Lauren Barnes of Hoerr Schaudt
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Lauren Barnes of Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects. They discuss Barnes' career trajectory, her job description, the Hoerr Schaudt company training program, the craft of horticulture and garden design that delights.
Episode 40: Craftsmanship with Alan Stein and Nancy Vitris of Tanglewood Conservatories
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews husband-and-wife team Alan Stein and Nancy Vitris of Tanglewood Conservatories. They discuss the intersection of crafting by hand and machine, how they launched a craftsmanship training program in their local high schools and how this was the foundation for their own in-house apprentice program for Tanglewood Conservatories craftspeople.
Episode 39: Modern Traditional Architecture with Thomas Kligerman
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews architect Thomas Kligerman, who is widely recognized for residential architecture that conveys a sense of place, is finely crafted, and has an emotional connection to landscape and memory. Listen in to a conversation about modern traditional architecture, coastal cottages, and "summers by the sea."
Period Authentic Doors with Steve Hendricks
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Steve Hendricks of Historic Doors who, with his team of skilled millwork building artisans, makes period authentic exterior doors as well as interior moldings.
Ornamental Metalwork with Doug Bracken
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Doug Bracken of Wiemann Metalcraft, a blacksmith and metal fabricator of ornamental metals. Listen in as they discuss combining heritage trade skills with modern technology to produce ornamental metalwork of enduring beauty.
Stone Carving with Chris Pelletieri
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Chris Pelletieri, renowned stone carver and teacher. Listen in as they discuss Pelletieri's traditional analog craft. His notable works include St Rita's Catholic church in Alexandria Virginia and the neo-Gothic Cathedral of Saint Divine on the Upper East side of New York City.
Creativity in the Age of AI with Barbara Eberlein and Jerry Wind
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews award winning interior designer Barbara Eberlein, and Jerry Wind, author and professor. Listen in as they discuss how integrating AI into the creative process can help architects and designers do their best work.
Ecclesiastical Design with James McCrery
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews James C. McCrery, AIA, NCARB of McCrery Architects. Listen in as they discuss church design, enlightened clients, the enduring importance of beauty, and the often-overlooked truths behind building a successful architectural practice.
Monumental Architecture and the Commission which Approves It
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Thomas E. Luebke FAIA, Secretary of the United States Commission of Fine Arts. Listen as Luebke explains the meaning behind national monuments, their historical context and the important mission of the U.S Commission of Fine Arts.
Decorative Arts with Lenore Winters Studio
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Lenore Winters, of Lenore Winters Studio, an architectural artisan who serves designers, builders and their clients. Listen in as Winters tells the stories behind her artwork and shares advice for students, emerging professionals, craftspeople and building artisans who create beautiful spaces.
Architect Richard Sammons Designs the New Period House
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Richard Sammons, of Fairfax and Sammons Architects, one of the most important and accomplished classical design firms in the country. Listen in as Sammons
explains how his classical design principals and use of sustainable materials inform and create new period houses and the "creative
reconstructions" of buildings from the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Building Tradition Episode 30, Interview with Carl Elefante, FAIA
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Carl Elefante, FAIA, principal emeritus of the award-winning firm Quinn Evans Architects. Listen in as they discuss traditional design, adaptive use, historic preservation, sustainability and practical solutions for the future of our built environment.
Building Tradition Episode 29, Interview with Thomas E. Austin, Architect of the Capitol
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Thomas E. Austin, the Architect of the Capitol. Austin talks about how the historic preservation work he manages helps "inspires future generations," while inspiring him at work every day.
Building Tradition Episode 28, The Palladio Awards with Nancy Berry
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA sits down with Nancy Berry, Palladio Awards producer and editor of TRADITIONAL BUILDING. Berry shares her insight about who wins Palladio Awards and why, how the jury deliberates and what makes this national award the most coveted in the traditional building practice.
Building Tradition Episode 27, Interview with Carl Lounsbury
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Carl R. Lounsbury, professor of History at the College of William and Mary, who served as the Senior Architectural Historian for Colonial Williamsburg for over twenty-five years. Listen in as professor Lounsbury discusses his research and his discoveries of American life in the 18th century.
Building Tradition Episode 26, Interview with Kathryn Brown
Listen as Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Historic Preservationist Kathryn Brown of Building Conservation Associates. They discuss her work on the U S Capital, the Jefferson Memorial and Harper's Ferry, collaborating with the National Park Service and the stone masons, engineers, and architects who preserve our architectural history.
Building Tradition Episode 25, Interview with Christina Rae Butler
Listen as Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Christina Rae Butler, Dean, Professor of Historic Preservation and the Education Chair at the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, South Carolina. They discuss craftsmanship and the building arts and the opportunity to close the skills gap in the construction and historic preservation field.
Building Tradition Episode 24, Interview with Greg Tankersley of McAlpine Architects
Listen as host Peter H. Miller Hon AIA interviews Greg Tankersley of McApline Architects. Tankersley covers everything from 'falling in love with his clients" to designing the "Inheritable House," to "diversifying our interests" from architecture to opera.
Building Tradition Episode 23, Craftsmanship and the Building Arts with Judy Hayward
Host Peter H. Miller Hon AIA discusses craftsmanship, building arts, education, and skills training with Judy Hayward, Director of Education for the Historic Windsor Preservation Training Institute, and the Traditional Building Conference Series.
Building Tradition Episode 22, Interview with Christine Franck
Host Peter H. Miller Hon AIA interviews Christine Franck, educator, author and architect who chairs the USA chapter of the International Network of Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism. Listen in to hear Ms. Franck inspire our thinking about architecture of its place, urban planning, 'natural building,' and traditional building's ability to connect us.
Building Tradition Episode 21, Interview with Christian Sottile
Host Peter H. Miller Hon AIA interviews Christian Sottile, professor of architecture at Savannah College of Art and Design and principal of Sottile and Sottile Architects. Listen as Sottile discusses his belief that traditional design and historic preservation are about the future.
Building Tradition Episode 20, Interview with Erik Evens
Host Peter H. Miller Hon AIA interviews architect Erik Evens, principal of Evens Architects, a boutique studio of the KAA Design Group. Listen in as Erik Evens talks about "Place, Proportion, Nature, Tradition, Timelessness, Beauty" and how these precepts guide his design work.
Building Tradition Episode 19, Interview with Michael Campbell
Host Peter H Miller interviews Michael Campbell, president of Winchester Construction Co., a custom home and renovation contractor in the mid-Atlantic region of Maryland and DC. Established in 1980 Winchester has completed over 500 projects ranging from rustic retreats to country estates, historic homes, and major renovations. There is artistry in their work with close attention to detail and craf
Building Tradition Episode 18, Designing Authentic Interiors with Hillary Mancini
Listen as host Peter H Miller chats with Hillary Mancini, Senior design director for the award-winning firm Peace Design. Mancini explains the importance of context and authenticity. "We research the history of the places we work so that the rooms we create tell a story ."
Building Tradition Episode 17, Designing Sustainable Housing with JB Clancy
Listen as host Peter H Miller chats with JB Clancy, Principal Albert Righter Tittmann Architects about Zero Net Energy home-design and how to reduce carbon emissions using traditional building techniques.
Building Tradition Episode 16, Designing Affordable Housing with Donald Powers
Don Powers, founder of Union Studio shares his vision to eliminate sprawl with host, Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA. Powers' firm plans and designs traditional neighborhood developments which are walkable and affordable.
Building Tradition Episode 15, Tips for Getting PR with Erik Perez
Erik Perez, founder and principal of the Hello Group, a public relations firm serving notable architect and interior designer clients from New York to Los Angeles chats with host Peter H. Miller, giving three fundamentals for getting the word out about yourself and your projects.
Building Tradition Episode 14, Interview with Architect Mac White
Host Peter H Miller interviews Mac White, partner in the San Antonio Texas firm Michael Imber Architects. Mac is a recipient of TRADITIONAL BUILDING'S Raphael Award 2023 which celebrate the "art of the architect." His winning entry is a hand-drawn mountain house. In this episode, Mac talks about the beauty and importance of hand drawing and watercolor rendering. He says "architecture is about crea
Building Tradition Episode 13, Interview with Architect Elizabeth Graziolo
Listen as Host Peter H Miller interviews Elizabeth Graziolo, founder and principal of Yellow House Architects. Trained in open-minded, creative problem solving, Graziolo gives her architecture career mentors much of the credit for her success. In turn, she acts as a mentor to other young designers, especially women who "must work harder, to prove themselves."
Building Tradition Episode 12: Life in the Garden, Interview with Bunny Williams
Listen as Host Peter H Miller interviews Bunny Williams who talks about her new book "Life in the Garden", her garden, and her interior design philosophy, developed over a 50-year career. She gives emerging professionals good advice about career advancement and is particularly enthused when discussing her volunteer work with Project Sage, a women services support organization.
Building Tradition Episode 11: The Story of Master Builder John Hemmings
Host Peter H. Miller Hon AIA tells the story of Master Builder, joiner and millwork craftsman John Hemmings, an African American slave who helped build and maintain Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Building Tradition Episode 10, Part I: 2024 Forecast with AIA Economist Kermit Baker
What is the building and design industry forecast for the new year? What are the trends driving our business? American Institute of Architect's economist Kermit Baker chats with host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA about what to expect in 2024.
Building Tradition Episode 10, Part II: 2024 Forecast with NAHB Economist Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington
What is the building and design industry forecast for the new year? What are the trends driving our business? National Association's economist Danushka Nanayakkara chats with host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA about what to expect in 2024.
Building Tradition Episode 9, Part II: Ecclesiastical Design, Interview with David Heit
David Heit, AIA,NCARB designs churches, libraries, museums and master plans on the prairies of Topeka Kansas. Listen in host Peter H. Miller chats with Mr. Heit about how churches, universities and public buildings span beyond the current time to embody traditions of the past and to make memories for future generations.
Building Tradition Episode 9, Part I: Ecclesiastical Design, Interview with Duncan Stroik
Listen as Host Peter H. Miller chats with practicing architect and professor of Architecture at Notre Dame Duncan Stroik. They cover Stroik's award-winning sacred spaces, his building artisan collaborators and his clients: the priest, the president and the parishioners.
Building Tradition Episode 8, Part I: History Meets Architecture, Interview with Gil Schafer
Listen as host Peter H Miller interviews architect Gil Schafer III who completes his trilogy with a new book titled HOME at LAST: ENDURING DESIGN for the NEW AMERICAN HOUSE. Since his last two books, Gil Schafer has become a husband and stepfather which gives him new insight into the "messiness of life" with kids, pets and the pandemic. Mr. Schafer reflects on how his new life influences his work.
Building Tradition Episode 8, Part II: History Meets Architecture, Interview with Peter Pennoyer
Architect Peter Pennoyer and Historian Anne Walker have written a book about their own work: CITY COUNTRY, a 304 visual feast feauturing 19 of Pennoyer's projects, including 304 photos, drawings and plans. The " City" work includes an Italianate town house in Greenwich Village. "Country" projects include an Arts and Crafts house in Ohio. Listen as host Peter H. Miller chats with Pennoyer, covering
Building Tradition Episode 7, Part II : Celebrating 25 Leaders, Interview with John Canning
TRADITIONAL BUILDING'S Who's Who "25 Leaders Who Make a Difference" profiles our industry's mentors, collaborators, craftspeople, engineers, artisans and preservationists who give generously of their time and expertise. In this episode, part 2 of a 3 part series, Peter H Miller Hon AIA interviews honoree John Canning, a decorative artisan and classicist.
Building Tradition Episode 7, Part III : Celebrating 25 Leaders, Interview with Stephen Payne
TRADITIONAL BUILDING'S Who's Who "25 Leaders Who Make a Difference" profiles our industry's mentors, collaborators, craftspeople, engineers, artisans and preservationists who give generously of their time and expertise. In this episode, part 1 of a 3 part series, Peter H Miller Hon AIA interviews honoree Stephen Payne, of Payne Boucher Fine Builders.
Building Tradition Episode 7, Part I : Celebrating 25 Leaders, Interview with Taryn N. Williams
TRADITIONAL BUILDING'S Who's Who "25 Leaders Who Make a Difference" profiles our industry's mentors, collaborators, craftspeople, engineers, artisans and preservationists who give generously of their time and expertise. In this episode, part 1 of a 3 part series, Peter H Miller Hon AIA interviews honoree Taryn N Williams, a project engineer for Simpson Gumpertz and Heger.
Building Tradition Episode 6: Celebrating 50 Years of Old House Journal
In this episode we celebrate OLD HOUSE JOURNAL magazine's 50th anniversary with the founder Clem Labine and long-time Editor Patty Poore. Listen in and walk down OLD HOUSE JOURNAL's memory lane as host Peter H Miller, Hon AIA chats with the editors who launched it and have been its stewards for 50 years.
Building Tradition Episode 5, Part 2: 2023 Palladio Awards, Interview with Brent Hull
Design awards recognize the best work by architects, interior designers, landscape architects, builders and their project collaborators. Who wins them and why? How are design competitions juried? In this episode, part 2 of a 2 part series, Peter H Miller Hon AIA interviews Brent Hull, winner of TRADITIONAL BUILDING's Palladio Awards which celebrate the best in traditional and classical design.
Building Tradition Episode 5, Part I: 2023 Palladio Awards, Interview with Peter Zimmerman
Design awards recognize the best work by architects, interior designers, landscape architects, builders and their project collaborators. Who wins them and why? How are design competitions juried? In this episode, part 1 of a 2 part series, Peter H Miller Hon AIA interviews Peter Zimmerman, AIA, winner of TRADITIONAL BUILDING's Palladio Awards which celebrate the best in traditional and classical d
Building Tradition Episode 4, Part II: 2023 Palladio Awards, Interview with Juror Jean Carroon
Design awards recognize the best work by architects, interior designers, landscape architects, builders and their project collaborators. Who wins them and why? How are design competitions juried? In this episode, part 2 of a 3 part series, Peter H Miller Hon AIA interviews Jean Carroon, FAIA, past juror of TRADITIONAL BUILDING's Palladio Awards which celebrate the best in traditional and classical
Building Tradition Episode 4, Part III: 2023 Palladio Awards, Interview with Michael Imber
Design awards recognize the best work by architects, interior designers, landscape architects, builders and their project collaborators. Who wins them and why? How are design competitions juried? In this episode, part 3 of a 3 part series, Peter H Miller Hon AIA interviews Michael G. Imber, FAIA, past winner and juror of TRADITIONAL BUILDING's Palladio Awards which celebrate the best in traditiona
Building Tradition Episode 4, Part I: 2023 Palladio Awards, Interview with Winner Michael Franck
Design awards recognize the best work by architects, interior designers, landscape architects, builders and their project collaborators. Who wins them and why? How are design competitions juried? In this episode, part 1 of a 3 part series, Peter H Miller Hon AIA interviews Michael M. Franck, winner of TRADITIONAL BUILDING's Palladio Awards which celebrate the best in traditional and classical desi
Building Tradition Episode 3, Part II: Are Substitute Materials Historically Appropriate? Interview with Peyton Hall
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.
Building Tradition Episode 3, Part I: Are Substitute Materials Historically Appropriate? Interview with Megan Stone
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 w
Building Tradition Episode 3, Part III: Are Substitute Materials Historically Appropriate? Interview with Wendy Hillis
As Vice chancellor of the University of California’s Berkeley campus, Wendy Hills presides over thousands of planning, funding, maintenance, building and restoration/renovation decisions about this historic campus. How and when does Berkeley replace existing building materials designed by the likes of Bernard Maybeck? Are state universities required to follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Preser
Building Tradition Episode 2, Part III: Classical Interiors, Interview with 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 3 of a 3 part series, host Peter H
Building Tradition Episode 2, Part II: Classical Interiors, Interview with 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 2 of a 3 part series, host Peter H
Building Tradition Episode 2, Part I: Classical Interiors, Interview with Barbara Eberlein
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
Building Tradition Episode 1, Part III: Historic Windows: Repair or Replace? Interview with 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 3 of a 3 part series, host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews window restorationist, Sally Fishburn.
Building Tradition Episode 1, Part I: Historic Windows: Repair or Replace? Interview with Mike Shields
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.
Introducing Building Tradition
Building Tradition Episode 1, Part II: Historic Windows: Repair or Replace? Interview with John Sandor
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.
Recommended
Telli Talks with Telli Swift
Harmonize Your Life: Conversation on Self-Care for Women of Color
Lighting the Legal Career Path
High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset
Pintastic® Pinterest Podcast
Learn 50 English Phrases While You Sleep | Everyday English Phrases & Vocabulary
The Daily
The Joe Rogan Experience
World News Tonight with David Muir
Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
Stand In The Circle
