process
process • visioning • objectives-setting • design charettes • public consultation • social sustainability • frameworks • valuing diversity
design
beauty • clarity • originality • harmony • intentionality • composition • Integration • delight • indoor/outdoor • connection
nature
site • spirit of place • solar orientation • private/public • views • building in landscape • erosion control • access/arrival • protection • restoration • regeneration
water
efficiency • storm water management • treatment • grey water re-use • treatment • waste water treatment • swales • permeable surfaces • drought tolerant landscaping • beauty/play
energy
efficiency • passive design • renewable • solar • orientation • high R-value • airtight,thermal mass • daylighting • heat recovery
plans
shaped by vision • well-resolved • place-based • spacious • solar oriented • flowing spaces • clearly organized • cost-effective
materials
minimize waste • diversion • natural/non-toxic • durable • renewable • life-cycle costing • local/regional • minimize finishes • eco-responsible • salvaged
health
building envelope • delight • non-toxic materials • south-hybrid ventilation • orientation • day-lighting • dust control