All of this is provided in a decidedly “high tech” envelop designed to match the interior of the cutters and reflect the designs of other buildings on Coast Guard Island. A LEED Platinum rating was accomplished using extremely efficient materials and systems with an emphasis on controllable air distribution through an access floor system which also supports changing technical demands. Highly modeled solar shading will be used on all windows, shade elements also acting as light shelves to bring natural light to the interior of the building. Extensive clerestories designed to minimize glare and maximize daylight to the interior of the building are also used. Clerestories also supply automatically controlled venting that is tied to operable windows providing natural ventilation throughout the building.