Traditional Building Conference Series - Charleston, SC

We deliver focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners and facilities managers.
About this Event

Historic Charleston S.C. has five centuries of architectural history which makes it an excellent living laboratory for traditional building education and inspiration . The city's food, fashion, music, waterfront fun and temperate climate beckon us on November 3-4 this fall!

Network with your professional peers and earn up to 10 AIA CEUs, mostly HSW in seminars and on architecture tours .

We are offering two types of registrations

• Learning Track - For architects and other building professionals looking to learn from best-in-industry experts.
• Networking Track - For manufacturers, suppliers, dealers looking to engage with decision makers and influencers in the high-end custom architectural vertical market.

We reserve the right to decline any registration that we deem has chosen the wrong track.

Sessions will include:

• Craftsmanship and New Traditional Infill Development on a Grand Scale with Christian Sottile, Architect, Urbanist, Classicist and Professor at SCAD.
• Charleston's History and Architectural Heritage with Dr. Nicholas Butler, Charleston County Public Library and Host of the Charleston "Time Travels" podcast.
• Decarbonizing the Built Environment with Carl Elefante, FAIA, Principal Emeritus Quinn Evans, Author of GOING for ZERO.
• Materials and Methods: Hardware and Fenestration.
• See the schedule for a complete list.

Planned Tours:

• Drayton Hall, The Restoration of an Iconic Colonial Era Palladian Plantation House - this tour requires separate purchase. Please select it as an add-on.
• Charleston's Historic Neighborhoods, Ansonborough and 'South of Broad.'
• The Aiken Rhett House
• The American College of the Building Arts and Next Generation Craftspeople.
• See the schedule for a complete list.

Registration for this conference includes a one-year complimentary subscription to Traditional Building magazine.

Discounts are available for groups and government employees.

Please visit our website for the most current schedule.

The Traditional Building Conference Series is a registered provider of AIA continuing education credits. Credits for NARI, AIBD, and some NAHB certifications are available.

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have any questions about registration OR for information about registering a group email Carolyn Walsh at [email protected]

What's the refund policy?

All notice of cancellation or downgrades to the registration package must be received in writing by October 1, 2026, in order to receive 50% refund. Please email [email protected] will be no refunds for cancellations or downgrades received after February 1, 2026 or for no shows. No exceptions.

If you have any questions about your registration or the event, please email Carolyn Walsh, Registration Manager, at [email protected] or visit www.traditionalbuildingshow.com.