The building is a mix of local tradition and contemporary design. The materials used are the key to understanding the complexity of the message. An alternative building technology, the DRY-STACKED INTERLOCKING soil cement bricks manufactured on-site, locally-sourced wood and aluminum framed glazing all play a role in responding to the context and function, where traditional earth buildings respond to the hot and humid climate by creating cooler interiors. The building is thought to
be SUSTAINABLE, where the appropriate mix between thermal insulation and natural ventilation allows for a comfortable and energy-efficient building, enriched by GREEN BUILDING measures.