Design strategies were to allow natural light penetration into every room while capturing outdoor views through a cost-efficient design that excels in sustainability and achieves LEED Gold. This was achieved by incorporating clerestory windows within both wings (allowing natural light to penetrate into the center of the building) and by forming a central courtyard creating views to the outside from every room. Furthermore, overhangs and louvers were calculated to minimize direct sun in the summer months. Finally, building energy calculations were achieved using eQUEST to size photovoltaics which are incorporated into the design, wrapping over the South front of the building.