Bridging the gap between contemporary and traditional methods of learning. Technology plays a large part in the interiors of the CIC.  One occupies the interior spaces more so than the exterior; therefore, it is essential to cater to the senses of the inhabitants while at the same time enhancing the experience of the space. A typical interior mixes natural and man-made materials to line the walls and ceilings but in more recent times, technology has become a more important factor than ever. Almost everyone has a smart phone and laptop allowing occupants to be connected with the world around them. With technologies such as televisions, wall mounted computer monitors, virtual reality, and even hologram rooms becoming more powerful and less encumbering, the interiors will now be interactive allowing users to expand their ideas even further than they could within the limits of reality.

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The site for the CIC experiences heavy foot traffic as well as heavy parking traffic at most times of the day; therefore, it is important to incorporate said aspects into the design rather than eliminating them altogether. The most significant aspect of the site is the use of space by students crossing the existing parking lot during weekdays. During the day students cross it regularly every hour on the hour as classes are in transition periods and on the weekends, it is crossed by a large amount of students moving between the student housing on the west and Greek row on the east. 

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To enhance the site, doused in pavement and concrete, trees and shrubs are placed along the site as well as on the structure itself. Drainage systems will allow water to drip down the center of the building to feed planters with hanging vines to create a space with cool ambient temperatures as well as fresh air.