During construction, 86% of construction waste was recycled. Removal of asphalt resulted in 67% of the site being restored to a vegetative state. A ground-source geothermal heat pump mechanical system with energy recovery units lowers long-term operating costs, roofing shingles that give off less heat reduce the impact on the ozone layer, rigid foam insulation between the inner and outer walls provide greater thermal improvement, low water-use toilets and lighting on sensors that turn off when the room is not occupied are among many strategies used.
The footprint of the facility was designed to emulate the organization’s logo – cupped hands surrounding a person. The campus includes a 75,000+ square foot masonry and steel structure that houses more than 175 women, health clinic, kitchen and dining area, meeting rooms and playgrounds.