So Dux is legally not allowed to re-post anything from the Hannover Principles, but who says I can't show you where it is.

For those of you who don't know what the Hannover Principles are, they are a set of statements about designing buildings and objects with forethought about their environmental impact, their effect on the sustainability of growth, and their overall impact on society. They were first formulated by William McDonough and Michael Braungart for planning Expo 2000 in Hanover, Germany.

The Hannover Principles can be downloaded here

Chapter breakdown:
1. Insist on human rights and sustainability.
2. Recognize the interaction of design with the environment.
3. Consider the social and spiritual aspects of buildings and designed objects.
4. Be responsible for the effect of design decisions.
5. Ensure that objects have long-term value.
6. Eliminate waste and consider the entire life-cycle of designed objects.
7. Make use of "natural energy flows" such as solar power and its derivatives.
8. Be humble, and use nature as a model for design.
9. Share knowledge, strive for continuous improvement, and encourage open communication among stakeholders.

Thank you Wikipedia, Mr. McDonough & Braungart