Over time, after so many years in use, the school buildings had become worn down with outdated, old lighting and plumbing fixtures, heating and ventilation systems with single pain windows, and little or no ceiling and wall insulation. All the animal cages were old and in need of upgrading. We needed a plan to slowly “remodel” the campus so that it would last longer, cost less to operate, and improve the quality of the “Montecito” experience for future children, their parents, and the faculty. Within this plan we needed to reuse, reduce, and recycle in order to conserve natural resources, increase energy efficiency, add durability, and promote a healthier environment.