Sustainable Features Include;

• Natural landscape elements, such as trees and boulders native to the location
• Porous paving materials in the courtyard to reduce run-off pollutants
• Large overhangs that provide innate window coverings for passive solar efficiency
• Concrete walls for thermal massing, slowing the effect of outdoor temperature fluctuations
• Windows that open to take advantage of the cooling effect of natural hillside breezes
• Construction that incorporates highly renewable resources including bamboo for wall coverings, cabinets, and tables, along with tile and other recycled materials
• Lighting controls that automatically adjust by sensing the light in the room for efficient energy use and that complement the facility’s ambient lighting

These qualities make The McMahan House a comfortable venue year round, while serving as a model for incorporating sustainable and environmentally friendly features into an elegant and modern setting.