Some construction types and features might better suit your priorities than others. It’s a good idea to sort out your priorities to help you make informed, values-based decisions.
Click on the coloured boxes to help you study some possible relationships between design choices and intent.
Notes:
* Carbon profile is predominantly affected by material choices. Energy source also affects carbon profile.
** Some buildings might perform a positive function even though they might seem conventional (community hubs like good coffee shops, agricultural buildings at regenerative farms, etc).
*** If attainable shelter is your number one priority, consider constructing something safely using whatever resources and skillsets that are immediately available to you. This often means conventional construction.
