• Space usage as defined by use or function.  (E.g. for conversation, eating, or cooking)

• Logical grouping of functions.  

• Landscape viewed as a visual extension of interior rooms.

• roof and styles in the neighborhood, 

• the shape of the land, the presence (or absence) of trees 

• sun, rain and prevailing winds throughout different seasons of the year. 

Interior forms that reflect:

• how each space is being used

• the client's style and personality

• formality or informality of  function and client

• exterior shape of structure 

• how the house is built

• well insulated and well vented

• convection cooling

• controlled

• minimized toxicity

• minimal temperature variations

• passive solar principles built in

• minimum solar gain in summer

• shading built in or supplied by landscape

• convection cooling

• use of thermal mass to stabilize temperature

• use of landscape to control winds