Whole Building Design Guide
News and white papers about professional best practices, climate considerations, design guidance for types of facilities and spaces, and more.
South Carolina: building code information
Information here includes:
+ Adopted Building Codes
+ Wind / Seismic Maps for South Carolina
+ Building Codes in Effect for South Carolina (PDF Format)
+ Notice of New Federal Appliance Manufacturing Standards
+ S.C. Modifications to International Codes
+ Local Modifications to the Building Codes
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation promotes the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of the United States' diverse historic resources, and advises the President and the Congress on national historic preservation policy.
websites - buildings, design/restoration, types of facilities
Design Guidance: Building types
Design guidance for specialized buildings such as health care facilities, libraries, courthouses and more.
Design Guidance: Space types
Design guidance for specialized indoor and outdoor spaces including atriums, clinics, retail spaces, and more.
Old House Web
Blog, industry news, information about best practices, green resources, products used by designers (grouped by function).
School Designer
Educational facilities: design practices, products, LEED, and more.
websites - period furniture
American Period Furniture
Educational website about furniture made in America between 1700 and 1840. Photo gallery, information about techniques, and more.