Designed to achieve net-zero energy use, the building aims to help students "see" energy throughout the school day and increase awareness of nature.
Wood is the primary building material. The structure features Nordic engineered timbers made from black spruce paired with eastern white pine rafters. Much of the wood for this project was harvested within 100 miles of the site, such as the interior wall and ceiling boards, which are red and white pine. Other local wood includes hemlock siding, the red oak log posts, pine rafters and maple for the benches and window seats. Reclaimed and repurposed materials were also used, including sliding barn doors.