Built for the Bayou: a workshop on design and construction of historic structures along the Gulf Coast November 19, 2008

The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) is planning a workshop on design and construction of historic structures along the Gulf Coast. Vermilionville will be the site for the workshop on Nov. 20, 2008 in Lafayette, Louisiana. On Nov. 21 the group will be visiting structures around Lafayette that are representative of the principles learned during the first day.

Held in partnership with the AIA South Louisiana, Bayou Vermillionville District, EnvironMental Design, Louisiana State University School of Architecture, Tulane School of Architecture the workshop will be a combination of lecture, group discussion, and site visits. Cost for the workshop is $125 and those interested may apply online by visiting the NCPTT website or by calling 318-356-7444.

The workshop will cover a number of specialized topics that are critical to historic preservation and design along the gulf coast such as:

* evolution of buildings within the Gulf Coast environment
* introduction to Gulf Coast climate
* introduction to sustainable design principles
* environmental architecture from pre-history to the present
* applying lessons learned to improve sustainability of historic buildings

Official Website: http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/Training/Adaptations-in-Design-Workshop.aspx