The building skin consists of locally-produced insulated precast concrete, a glass and glazing system with high recycled content, and a white roofing system which reduces the "heat island" effect of the building. Interior finishes also include high recycled content, and the reception desk and lobby area finishes incorporate several new sustainable products such as Paperstone countertop, wheat board, sunflower board, and cork flooring. Corner glazing was incorporated to increase daylighting and views in the classrooms, and much of the glazing is floor to ceiling, which increases views for children of all sizes. A building automation system will be installed to provide energy management functions, such as occupied and unoccupied schedules and optimum start schedules.

Site sustainable design features include large amounts of green space.  Large numbers of shrubs and herbaceous materials sequester atmospheric carbon.  Re-contouring of highly sloped impervious surfaces significantly reduces stormwater runoff quantity and quality.  

The butterfly garden serves two purposes:  a place of beauty that enhances infiltration of surface stormwater flow through the deep root structure of the native plantings.