Situated on one of Morgan Hill’s major streets, Britton Middle School’s latest redevelopment efforts paves the way for a beaming gateway of discovery, learning and active exercise for the community’s young learners. A flagship project for the voter-approved Measure G school facilities improvement bond program, several new classrooms open to flexible outdoor spaces that encourage interaction with the environment, socializing, as well as passive and active recreation. The LEED-rated projects treat rainwater on-site, and minimize effects on the microclimate by reducing the heat island through improved climate-appropriate plantings of trees and shrubs, as well as new shade structures and paving materials with reduced solar reflectance. Students, faculty, and guests will benefit from the duality of this innovative learning environment for years to come.