The author of Restoring the House in the City will give a lecture at the American College of the Building Arts. Her lecture will focus on the craftsmanship that goes into building and restoring old homes and the skills of the artisans who restore them; different approaches to restoration, giving examples from period to modern homes, and tips on when to buy, how to evaluate homes before you buy, how to work with contractors and when to hire architects. Abramovitch will show slides of Lowcountry renovations (Charleston and Savannah) and a glimpse into what people are doing in other parts of the country.