Idyllic Setting (IMAGE) Washington University in St. Louis Caption Washington University in St. Louis decided to try for the highest possible performance standards for the Living Learning Center in part because the building would be located at an ecological research station on the edge of the Ozark Plateau in southern Missouri. The building, it was felt, should harmonize with its setting and the mission of the research station. Credit David Kilper/WUSTL Usage Restrictions please credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.