Incorporating sustainable features at the 92-acre site, land that was used to farm wheat in prior decades, required that special measures be taken before, during and after construction. TI’s aim in the design was to restore the native prairie grassland on a large portion of the property, reduce consumption of natural resources, reduce pollution and generally lower environmental and community impact in many other ways.

Features of the site:

• Compost-based silt fence
• Rainwater storage pond
• Windmill-driven pond aerator
• Landscape restoration and maintenance
• Reflective concrete to mitigate the urban island heat effect
• Full cutoff light fixtures to reduce light pollution