Heating and cooling are derived from closed-loop geothermal wells. The geothermal wells serve separate water source heat pumps located in each space along with two larger heat pumps serving the main building and the auditorium. The heat pumps are controlled separately so they can respond to individual space needs. The atrium has radiant coils in the concrete slab. The exhaust air passes through a heat recovery unit.
Occupancy sensors open fresh air supply dampers.
The south facing curved roof will support 3,700 sq ft of photovoltaic panels in the future. The building has its long axis going east to west to best respond to the sun's path. Natural light is provided in all interior spaces. The lighting for the classrooms and the Resource Center has daylight dimming capability. The atrium and the work spaces have been designed to store direct solar heat during the heating season.