The sustainable goals set for this project were ambitious. Solar photovoltaic systems were installed on the main roof of the building and on walkway canopies in the parking lot to capture sunlight and turn it into energy. The system was designed to match and offset energy consumed in the building with solar energy produced throughout the course of a year. Additionally, 50 geothermal wells use the relatively constant earth temperature to provide heating and cooling for the building. The green roof increases insulation of the building and was installed with the aid of the students from the Essex Agriculture School. The 15,000-gallon gray-water system captures rainwater in a holding tank that is then used to flush toilets and irrigate the plantings. Chilled J-beams and daylighting also lessen the demand on natural resources. This groundbreaking project is currently being used as a benchmark for today’s energy-efficient facilities.