In our design for the BISS Margaret Hamilton center, the original green courtyard space is preserved, and reconnected with the building in a brand-new way that is more integrating. In order to encourage and inspire students’ sense of curiosity and imagination, maximum transparency and open space are achieved with the use of floor-to-ceiling glass on both the first and the second floor. This transparency provides students access to the outdoor scenery indoor, allows them to appreciate what nature has to offer throughout the four seasons. Maximizing natural sun light with our glass design also creates a well-lit space and a sense of vitality.