The natural environment is a crucial resource that should be preserved and elevated to the highest extent, especially at the junction of the natural and the built. How can architecture uphold the values of environmental integration within design space, as well as aid in the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of environmental resources?

This project utilizes the natural landscape and surrounding environment as a generator of form to harmoniously incorporate a built structure without destroying the character of the overall site. Providing necessary office space and educational facilities, the Sam Houston National Forest Recreational Hub seamlessly incorporates its function within the environment it seeks to protect. By providing this structure, the Sam Houston National Forest can increase its usability, educate the public on preserving the forest as a recreational resource, and relocate those who work tirelessly to manage it within the forest itself. This leads to a better understanding of the environment and a heightened working relationship between humans and their natural surroundings.