ETHOS - The spirit of a culture or community as manifested in its beliefs & aspirations:
To listen and observe.
To work with the existing natural & cultural site conditions to create a sense of place.
To minimize one’s impact on the land.
To practice sustainable design & integrate sustainable building systems.
To implement regenerative design strategies.
To select materials with low environmental impact.
To create a sense of contemplative quiet in everyday life thru the connection to nature.