SUSTAINABILITY 

Our sustainability philosophy is based on the theory posted at the World's Fair by William McDonough & partners:

• developed in 1992 by architects - William McDonough for Expo 2000, The World's Fair in Hannover, Germany
• act as a platform upon which designers can consider how to adapt their work towards sustainabile ends
• designers include all those who change the environment with the inspiration of human creativity
• design implies the conception and realization of human needs and desires
• hopes to insure design that meets current needs without compromising the future of our planet

Video Excerpt - William McDonough - Cradle to Cradle Design

The Hannover Principles

1. Insist on rights of humanity and nature to co-exist in a healty, supportive, diverse and sustainable condition.
2. Recognize interdependence.
3. Respect relationships between spirit and matter.
4. Accept responsibility for the consequences of design decisitons upon human well-being, the viaiblity of natural systems, and their right to co-exist.
5. Create safe objects of long-term value.
6. Eliminate the concept of waste.
7. Rely on natural energy flows.
8. Understand the limitations of design.
9. Seek constant improvement by the sharing of knowledge.