Guiding Principles of Sustainable Design is "a blueprint for the future." We can employ sustainable development without a major change in our life-style. This book provides an alternative way of looking at our development projects, whether new construction or renovation. With sustainable planning and design we can take advantage of renewable energy sources within the local ecosystem and minimize our need for imported energy. On the attached cd-rom, there are over 3,500 pages of support information, plus videos, power point presentations, and computer programs to help you assess and design your sustainable business and life style.