This project aims to help meet the iCAP goal of Energy conservation in buildings and provide a sustainable environment for student based activities including, but not limited to, RSO club meetings, research activities, hands on teaching labs, equipment development, construction and testing, and student group functions that promote student interaction and camaraderie. By replacing inefficient and broken single pane windows and non insulated rusted out walk through doors in the ABE Farm offices and shop facility, this team will help achieve the iCAP goal of becoming better stewards of the environment, while saving funds that can be used to promote other activities. The desired outcome is four (4) new insulated walk through doors and seventeen (17) new insulated windows that assist in achieving our goals and provide for a welcoming and efficient, learning environment.

This combined work and learning facility enhances the student experience and serves the department, both directly and indirectly. While the building may seem like just a building, it is important to realize that the building and the ABE farm as a whole are actually part of a living and ever changing lab that plays a vital role in educating and developing the current and future UIUC students. Today's investment will have a great impact well into the future. Additionally, the dollars saved from reduced utility expenditures can be put towards other student-oriented activities and learning experiences.