The facility, which opened in 2009 end, has been designed to offer direct views of the outside area to 95% of its indoor space. It has employed ample measures to enhance its water and energy efficiency. The building has also made use of low-emitting materials to upgrade the quality of its indoor air.
The property has utilised 31% reclaimed building materials and has procured 27% of building materials from within 500 miles of the project site. Incorporation of a high-performance construction waste management system, and diversion of 95% of construction debris from reaching the landfills add to its sustainability.
Lake Bluff School District 65 has received various grants to cover the design, engineering and commissioning expenses of the LEED certification. They include a grant of $100,000 from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation in December 2007, and a $75,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in January 2009.
