Schedule:
1:00–4:00 pm, Friday, October 8
| Registration Fee: |
$65 (includes lunch and transportation) |
| Transportation: |
Walking |
| Dress code: |
Casual with good walking shoes |
| Additional Requirements: |
Personal identification required; NO cameras; NO cell phones; be prepared to pass through airport-type security scanner |
| Maximum attendance: |
20 |
| Handicapped accessibility: |
Accessible |
| Continuing Education Credits: |
AIA—3.0 CEs
Engineering—3 PDHs
Canadian Architects—TBD |
Field Session:
The Downtown Denver Federal District consists of four federal buildings which are located in close proximity to each other. The buildings in the district are of different architectural styles ranging from the early 1900s to present day. You will learn first-hand from each building’s building manager the history of each building and its historic and current functions, as well as the sustainable construction practices recently completed on the latest addition to the district.
The Byron G. Rogers Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse constructed 1962–1965 is a classic example of a federal building constructed in the Modernist Style. The Byron White U.S. Courthouse constructed 1910–1916 is a National Register-listed building built in the New-Classical style. The U.S. Custom House is a National Register-listed building constructed 1931–1932 and 1936–1937 in the Second Renaissance Revival style. The Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse is the newest addition to the Federal District, constructed in 2004 as a ten-story high-rise. It is a candidate for LEED® gold rating and serves as a model of sustainable design.
Guides:
Building managers at each building.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the various architectural styles and time frames of construction for Federal architecture and its presence in Downtown Denver.
- Discuss various approaches to sustainability among the various time periods of construction.
- Discuss GSA’s approach to stewardship, maintenance and sustainable design with regards to existing and new structures.
Field Session Coordinator:
Christy Fockler, Historic Preservation Specialist GSA, Denver, CO, USA
