Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi is a non-profit community organization based in Windward Oʻahu stewarding the land management, restoration and cultivation of the Heʻeia wetlands. They seek to perpetuate Native Hawaiian cultural and agricultural practices through the restoration of the wetlands and its wildlife, the propagation of native plants, food production and security. The new 4,000 sf poi mill, commercial kitchen and covered exterior education lanai is an essential element that supports their rigorous daily programming, serving as both an education space and processing facility supplying poi and fresh produce for local market. The form of the building was derived from a diagram of sustainability metrics and the local microclimate: prevailing trade winds & rain patterns, solar energy harvesting, natural ventilation and daylighting. The rhythm of the folded wood structure makes reference to and frames views of the Ko’olau mountains surrounding landscape.