Maclay Architects was selected to design the Bennington District Courts and State Office Building. The firm has partnered with RicciGreene Associates, a New York-based architectural firm that specializes in design for court houses and complex government office buildings. The renovations and reconstruction of the Bennington state office building will house several state functions including district courts, Bennington County's State Attorney's office, Department of Corrections, Agency of Human Services and the Department of Labor.

A geothermal heating system, air-source heat pumps, new windows, and greatly increased insulation values are among the energy-saving systems being considered. A silver LEED rating is anticipated for the building. Design is nearing competion with construction to follow immediately after. Construction completion is expected by the summer of 2011.