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The 3-story, 40,000 s.f. Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) includes day-lit classrooms and labs, faculty offices, student services and retail tenant space. The building incorporates an energy efficient building envelope, HVAC and lighting systems, water efficient fixtures, durable, low-maintenance, low-emitting building materials to create a healthy and productive workspace. Reducing energy consumption by 32%, the sustainable project is targeted to achieve LEED-NC Gold Certification. Dynamic architectural features reflect Caldwell’s progressive approach to growth and economic vitality serving as a landmark for future generations. Primary entrances are located to integrate with the adjacent Indian Creek greenway, which serves as the primary connector to downtown commercial and recreational offerings. These entrances are clearly delineated through the use of bold building and site elements, such as sunshades and brick-paved patios. Further connections to the natural environment are established through extensive use of low-e glazing at lounges and lobbies where people gather to study and interact. Occupied spaces are arranged around central cores on each floor to maximize day-lighting and outside visibility. This visual connection lends a strong sense of place allowing one to peer out at the urban environment and feel that they are an integral part of downtown Caldwell.