48th ABS Annual Conference

Much of humanity’s recently built environment has failed to create places that uplift the spirit and reflect our highest ideals. A growing movement of practitioners and citizens explores the negative effect of modernist architectural approaches and the possibility of reviving traditional design and urbanism. Understanding both modernism and traditionalism will help guide the way to recalibrating the built environment disciplines and restore a sense of beauty and order to our buildings and cities. All individuals are invited to reflect on the value of beauty and craftsmanship and to contribute to our understanding of what makes a building or city beautiful.