A variety of energy-conscious techniques were implemented during the design and construction of the Science Center, including:
- Selection of the site for its community connectivity and access to public transportation
- Bike storage, showers, and changing facilities provided to encourage sustainable modes of transportation
- Low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles given preferred parking spots
- Campus parking capacity not increased for the new building
- Roof and landscape designed to reduce the heat island effect
- Light pollution reduced by using approved lamps
- Procurement of regional materials (brick, glass, and granite) to reduce the energy needed for transportation
- Use of FSC certified wood, which indicates that the timber has been grown and harvested using sustainable methods
- Recycled and reused materials chosen when available
- Pollution actively prevented during construction