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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.