In this real-life story of awakening an old school, "Build Ivywild" offers a blueprint for environmental, business, and cultural sustainability. It provides solutions for maintaining social and cultural well-being while achieving economic prosperity and creating healthy environments.

"Build Ivywild" provides an in-depth chronology of the design, approval, and funding process for repurposing the old Ivywild School, but it accomplishes much more. It sets a new standard for successfully organizing businesses, designing buildings, and creating community.