The American College of the Building Arts

The American College of the Building Arts is a specialized institution located in Charleston, South Carolina, dedicated to educating students in traditional building crafts and the preservation of historic architecture. The college offers focused training in hands-on trades relevant to the restoration and construction of historic buildings, an area of particular significance given Charleston's nationally recognized architectural heritage.

The college's programs include training in traditional building arts such as architectural carpentry, classical architecture, masonry, plasterwork, and related preservation trades. These programs are offered at the undergraduate level and prepare graduates for careers in historic preservation, restoration contracting, and related skilled trades. Specific credential-level program listings are not detailed in available IPEDS records.

Charleston, South Carolina is one of the United States' most historically significant cities, with a large inventory of antebellum and colonial-era structures. The American College of the Building Arts is uniquely positioned to serve the preservation and restoration needs of Charleston and the broader southeastern United States.