Skagit Valley College is a three-story, 72,850 square foot LEED Gold certified project which includes an administrative floor with student services, a college union facility, and several classrooms. The exterior was created with a mix of masonry brick, composite panels as well as curtain walls. As a commitment to sustainability, the construction integrated a variety of environmentally friendly features including rain gardens, underground retention tanks that reuse rainwater to flush toilets, recycled content and locally manufactured building materials as well as smart lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Additionally, the parking areas have electric car charging stations and special parking for low emission vehicles.