[citation needed]The facility comprises 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2) of classrooms, offices and community space.
The building provides views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Torrey Pines Gliderport.
Otterson Hall is powered in part by a rooftop solar photovoltaic system.
The school began construction in 2010 on a new 81,000 square foot building, Wells Fargo Hall, which was completed in May 2012.
The five-story structure, which was designed by Charles Luckman & Associates connects with Otterson Hall and features large capacity classrooms, conference rooms, a behavioral lab and the 295-seat J.R. Beyster Auditorium.