Clad in a local stone, the building, situated on a 15-acre wooded site attempts to integrate with the surroundings, retaining trees in the courtyards where possible. A low-energy curtain wall, designed by SOM, leads the list of "green" technologies, which also include recycled materials for interiors, storm water and irrigation systems and wetland pool areas. More importantly, the school will adopt programs to continue the sustainable design, including a waste management plan and use of preserved wetlands for educational purposes. Burr Elementary School in Fairfield, Connecticut by SOM 2002.11.25