Explores 6 ecotopes of the site including wetlands, upland hardwood forest, bottomland hardwood forest, transitional bottomland forest, open recreational parkland, and an area currently used by the NPS as an experimental tree farm. Site chosen in relation to buildable ground as well as ecotope considerations. Landforms are structured to mimic flood path. Private portions of institute are raised so that if a flood does occur, the scholars can carry on their functions. Public facilities can be completely closed off.
Middle wing includes exploratory cartographer's residence.
This wing also defines a hard edge to a protected ecosystem.