green principles:
Conserve
energy and resources, design for efficiency and promote renewable energy.
Specify
products that are more durable, adaptable and repairable and design for reuse
and recycling.
Use
sustainable, renewable and/or recycled materials and processes that are of
low impact and are low polluting.
Use
local materials and processes where possible.
Use materials and processes that are healthy, least
toxic, non-allergenic and safe in use.
Design whenever possible for natural daylight, natural
air quality and climatic control and rely less on artificial systems.
Protect against harmful radiation and electromagnetic
fields.
Use materials, processes and designs that are socially
and ethically responsible.
Endeavour
to design products, spaces and systems that are life enhancing and work with
nature and natural forces.