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What is It?

• A brief description of what it is.
• If it is part of a system-level pattern put a link to it in here.

• Also known as:

Why is it Important?

Describe how it:

• strengthen our relationship to the earth...all are connected (sun, wind, water, plants and animals)
• helps restore the planet's eco-systems (plant, animal, water, air)
• builds strong communities.
• creates equal economic opportunities and energy.
• creates One Earth patterns of living

When to Use It?

• List the important considerations when to use this pattern.
• When would it be sustainable?
• When would it not be sustainable?

Green Garage Example

Sustainability Goals

• The specific goals we're trying to achieve. This should be the performance outcomes.
• Strive to quantify if at all possible.
• It doesn't describe how...just the outcomes.

Strategy and Conceptual Design

• Describe how we plan to achieve these goals
• Explain why we chose this specific strategy and design (our rationale)
• Include pictures, drawings or videos(flickr)

• rqts spreadsheet

• Supporting science:

Resources

• Provide valuable links to help make it easier for others to pursue this pattern.