The Historic New Orleans Collection’s museum campus at 520 Royal Street is the first and only LEED Silver certified building in the city’s 306-year-old French Quarter. Opened in 2019, it was the culmination of the restoration of the circa 1816 Seignouret-Brulatour House and the construction of a new contemporary wing. This three-hour field study uses architect-led tours, case studies, and interactive discussions with THNOC leadership to explore how concerns about preservation, sustainability, and the visitor experience drove the conceptualization and execution of this preservation project that included the rare opportunity for new construction in the heart of the French Quarter.
Preservation and sustainability solutions ranged from the reuse of historic building materials to the incorporation of thoughtful flood resilience strategies. Older building techniques became newly relevant. Climate change also spurred new thinking about the incorporation of cisterns, the French Quarter’s traditional solution for stormwater storage in constrained urban sites. This project also serves as a case study for using tax credits to incentivize historic preservation, green building practices and sustainable, heritage tourism.
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Field studies will depart from the main doors of the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal Street. Check in at the field study table in the lobby at least 20 minutes before departure for bus assignments. It is imperative to be on time for field study departures. Buses will roll promptly at the time indicated on the schedule.
If you miss a bus, there will be no refunds or transfers to other field studies. Unclaimed seats will be sold at departure time on a first come, first serve basis.
Please check the weather, dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. It is recommended that you bring your own water bottle.
Pre-Registration is required to attend this session.
Forum Member Rate: $25.00
Non Forum Member Rate: $35.00