Charter School of the Dunes (CSOD) constructed a new 50, 000 sq. ft. facility to house its expanding student population and better serve and educate low-income students in the Gary, Indiana area. Its previous facility and new school site are located in the Miller neighborhood on the east side of Gary, a former industrial stronghold that has declined economically for decades. The new school was constructed using cutting-edge technology and incorporated a high number of green features. The school was designed to achieve LEED-Silver certification and provides additional environmental education opportunities for students.