visit to Grace Farms in CT The River building received its LEED certification for its sustainable construction and operations. Tour the SANAA-designed River building and explore several locations throughout that illustrate intentional design decisions made by its architects, engineers, and designers in order to create a public space that communicates with the nature around it

• Learned about sustainable construction and operations
• Explored intentional design decisions made by architects, engineers, and designers
• Understood the concept of creating a public space that communicates with nature
• Observed the architectural design of the River building
• Appreciated the artistry and creativity involved in the building's construction

Continued development related to this activity could include:

• Researching and learning about other LEED-certified buildings and their artistic features
• Exploring different architectural styles and their impact on the environment
• Creating artwork inspired by the intentional design decisions observed at Grace Farms
• Participating in hands-on activities related to sustainable construction and design
• Visiting other public spaces that incorporate nature and art in their design