May 7, 2009
Write em’ down will ya!
This is our 3rd step in a 12 step process of achieving LEED certification. I hope you enjoy this one cuz its important! Like really important…
3.Write down your Sustainability Goals
All projects that are seeking LEED certification should have a sustainability statement to which governs their project. Sustainability is such a broad term and can mean so many things in building so it’s important to get on paper what those criteria are and which are the most important before any LEED scheming is undertaken. Getting this together early will provide the focus you will need for success not only with LEED but with Energy, Atmosphere, Water, Waste and Site.
Just so we’re clear: the definition of sustainability as it relates to development is: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
This definition is so simple in its purest form. Embrace it, love it, cherish it and most importantly use it. Try your absolute best not to borrow from our future. You really don’t have any way of repaying mother nature. Maybe plant a tree, but lets be real – the better approach is intelligent design from the beginning.
As Architecture for Humanity would say: Design like you give a damn.
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