The site was designed to use the natural features to highlight the building while minimizing disturbance in the project area. The building is situated to take advantage of the views of the valley from the rear while the entrance faces the parking areas, tiered into the hillside to reduce their visual impact on otherwise natural surroundings. The LEED Silver certified building incorporates green features including energy-efficient and dark-skies compliant lighting, geothermal heat, water-saving toilets and faucets, light-colored roofing, sustainably harvested wood, recycled-content products, rain gardens, and bike racks.
