One of the goals of the project was to preserve as much of the existing landscape as possible. With the help of McLennan design, HMTX was able to accomplish just that. The building is built to sit above the ground, almost floating above the surrounding environment. Not only has The House Up On The Hill been built using the healthiest non-toxic materials available, it will capture and re-use rainwater, produce more energy than the site uses, and produce zero carbon emissions. The project was the first in the area to pursue the Living Building Challenge and is on track to be certifies by the world’s most stringent green building rating system.

Not only does the space feature artwork by local and worldwide artists, but it puts the beauty of nature on display with the use of large windows, skylights, and glass stair towers. The flow of natural light allows for the use of less electricity, which is exclusively powered by on-site PV panels. This project contributes to the health and happiness of the environment, as well as those that come to visit the one of kind building.