The following principles underpin the Better Building approach:

 

 

Sustainable development is the process that ensures a good quality of life for all, for the present and the future.

 

 

The long-term view is an essential and necessary part of the calculation in evaluating costs and benefits.

 

 

Broad and deep community involvement in decision making will provide for the widest level of inclusion and ensure popular support for projects.

 

 

Buildings should be able to adapt over time to the changing needs of society.