Hosted by the ICAA Texas Chapter and Rocky Mountain Chapter | 1 Credit toward the Certificate in Classical Architecture | 1 AIA CES Learning Unit|Elective
Join Caitlin Berube-Smith, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Steamboat Springs, for an engaging look at how this iconic Colorado ski town is shaping its future while honoring its past. From early Western and ranching-era architectural precedents to the evolving design of ski area expansions, Caitlin will share how Steamboat integrates historic preservation, natural scenery, wildlife considerations, and New Urbanism principles into its growth.
Discover how thoughtful planning and context-sensitive design allow a world-class ski destination to remain rooted in its unique history and mountain character.
This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
1) Identify key architectural precedents of Steamboat Springs’ early Western and ranching-era development and explain how these inform contemporary design decisions in a resort community.
2) Analyze strategies for integrating historic preservation with new construction and ski area expansion while maintaining the town’s distinctive character and sense of place.
3) Evaluate the role of natural context—including scenic views, topography, and wildlife habitat—in shaping planning, zoning, and design guidelines for a mountain community.
4) Apply New Urbanism principles to understand how walkability, mixed-use development, and community connectivity support sustainable growth in a historically sensitive environment.