Location: Populus Hotel, 240 15th Street, Denver, CO

‍Date & Time: Aug 20th, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

‍Capacity: Three simultaneous groups, ~10 participants per group

‍Meeting Point: Front patio outside Populus main entrance

‍Transportation: Not provided — attendees will walk from the Denver Art Museum

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Populus isn’t just a striking hotel on Denver’s skyline, it’s a model for how hospitality and sustainability can thrive together without compromise.

This small-group tour gives you an inside look at Populus’ design philosophy and operational strategies for building an urban hotel that champions ecological responsibility while delivering an exceptional guest experience. You’ll hear how the development team integrated biophilic design, forged partnerships with local farms and ranches, and leveraged sustainable practices from construction through daily operations.

Expect candid conversations about the tough decisions - like why Populus couldn’t go timber under the current Denver fire codes - and how that process informs their future vision for carbon-conscious buildings.

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What You’ll See + Learn:

• How Populus marries luxury hospitality with environmental efficiency
• Biophilic design and material choices that shape guest experience
• Partnerships connecting the hotel to local working lands and wild lands
• How construction decisions translate into operational sustainability
• Insights into urban placemaking and community engagement strategies

This isn’t a lecture, it’s a rare opportunity to network with peers and engage directly with the team behind one of Denver’s most ambitious sustainable hospitality projects.

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