MONTPELIER STATION, Va. ?EUR??,,????'??+ The investigation of President James Madison?EUR??,,????'???s home, Montpelier, has been recognized with the prestigious James E. Buchanan Award for 2003. The Buchanan Award is given annually to recognize contributions to the study and preservation of vernacular architecture and the cultural landscape. The 18-month investigation of the Montpelier mansion incorporated state-of-the-art technology and a nationally recognized team of experts to develop a comprehensive picture of the home of Madison. ?EUR??,,????'??Never before has such an intensive examination been made of a president?EUR??,,????'???s home,?EUR??,,????'?? said John C. Larson, vice president for Restoration of Old Salem, Inc. ?EUR??,,????'??Montpelier is to be commended for setting a new standard in the investigation and recording methodologies for a historic structure. It has set a new benchmark in the thoroughness of the investigative and the recording process, and in the use of modern technologies to the fullest advantage.?EUR??,,????'?? The Paul E. Buchanan Award was created by the Vernacular Architecture Forum in 1993 and honors Paul E. Buchanan of Williamsburg, Va., who inspired many VAF members in the importance of careful fieldwork. A summary of the Montpelier investigation and key findings is available online at www.montpelier.org.