Over 75% of the code required parking stalls will be in a parking structure below the building rather than on the surface. This strategy serves the intent of Kenmore's Downtown Plan, and reduces the amount of impervious surface on the site while maximizing the future potential for development of the site.

The site will also be developed with areas of fine grain gravels (called DG or Decomposite Granite) which is pervious, doesn't require irrigation and is also wheelchair accessible, giving the city the option to use the space for events such as festivals and farmer markets.

To reduce energy demands related to lighting, the design will strive to maximize natural daylight with generous and thoughtfully located windows and skylights. The team is working with the Daylighting Lab in Seattle to help in this analysis.

Extended canopies  and sunscreens will help control the sunlight to prevent direct solar heat gain from reaching the offices and meeting rooms during the summer months, reducing energy costs for air conditioning with providing a pedestrian amenity along 68th Avenue NE.

Mixed-mode (natural ventilation shuts-off mechanical cooling) and HVAC system with a raised floor distribution will provide an energy efficient mechanical system at the administration wing. The raise floor allows flexibility of space configuration over time and increases indoor air quality. Indicator lights tied to the mechanical system controls, will let staff know when exterior conditions are right to open windows and the air conditioning will be turned off. The use of natural ventilation will lower energy costs associated with air conditioning.

Operable windows and adjustable air diffusers in raised floor system also give staff control of their environment.