Site
LIMIT SITE DISTURBANCE
MINIMIZE DEVELOPMENT FOOTPRINT
choose sites that are already disturbed - ie already developed and not a greenfield site.
MINIMIZE IMPERVIOUS SURFACES
UTILIZE EXISTING STORMWATER PATHS
REDUCE OR ELIMINATE LIGHT POLLUTION
INCREASE WATER USE EFFICIENCY

Building
maximize desirable solar orientation
high performance envelope such as insulated wall, roof, windows and doors

energy
energy controls on heating/cooling system
maximize daylighting

materials
provide for storage and collection of recyclables
reuse an existing building
use materials with recycled content
use durable materials and easily maintained finishes
use sustainably harvested wood
use locally at-sourced materal where possible

indoor air quality
increase ventilation effectiveness
use low voc materials
operable windows
individual control of lighting, ventilation, and/or heat
provide views to outside from most occupied spaces