 - Simplicity throughout — Form, structure, systems.
- Clarity/Honesty — Clear, honest expression of function and structure.
- Functionality, Stability and Beauty.
- Integral Design Throughout — Materials, details, motifs, patterns.
- Indoor/Outdoor Relationship — Seamless transition between in/out.
- Flexibility — Mobility, adaptability, changeability, expandability.
- Color — From the site/nature and maybe Client's favorite color.
- Relation to Nature — love of nature, stars, sun, moon.
- Site Specific — Harmonious w/ site and Client needs.
- Life Priority — Human and pet scale, proportions, needs.
- Sustainability — Passive solar, conservation of resources/utilities.
- Screen Walls — Screens defining space, not confining. No boxes!
- Balance of Contrasts — Soft/hard, straight/curved, yin/yang.
- Work of Art — Expressive as a complete work of art lifting the spirit.
- Timeless — Ageless & respected by its universality & logic.
- Freedom — Free from "handcuffs" of styles/historical references.
- Creativity — Creative & unique design solutions and use of materials.
- Sense of Shelter — Broad overhangs provide protection.
- Intelligence — Rational, thoughtful, useful, reasoned design.
- Joyful — Design brings positive, warm, cheerful feelings.
- Respectful — Respectful of context, history and privacy.
- Friendly — Welcoming/inviting.
- Technology — Use of current infrastructure and "smart" technology.
- Metaphor — Elements/details express design ideas.
- Furniture — Harmonize w/ the design and free-standing for flexibility.
- Low Maintenance — Easy to maintain and clean for better hygiene.
- Informal — Orderly space and structure but also casual.
- Organic Modern Design — The design grows naturally.
- Inspiration — Design inspired by the world's greatest architects!
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 My Design Principles
The Reverent Act of
Constructing a Building
The Importance of Travel
Desert Architecture
Mentors
Simplicity
Saving Energy
What Modern Architecture
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