Editing Environmental design (section)

== Core Principals ==
1. Sustainability - Minimizing the environmental impact of human activities through the use of renewable resources, energy-efficient technologies, and eco-friendly materials.<ref>{{cite journal
 |last1=Nguyen
 |first1=Thao
 |title=Bioclimatic strategies for sustainable urban housing design
 |journal=Cleaner Technologies
 |volume=21
 |year=2025
 |pages=100957
 |doi=10.1016/j.clet.2025.100957
 |url=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clet.2025.100957
|doi-access=free
 }}</ref>

2. Functionality - Designing spaces that are practical, accessible, and tailored to the needs and behaviors of the people who will use them.<ref>{{cite journal
 |last1=Goble
 |first1=Erin
 |last2=Kleinert
 |first2=Sarah
 |last3=Bostwick
 |first3=Megan
 |title=Designing inclusive environments: considerations for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
 |journal=Health Environments Research & Design Journal
 |volume=16
 |issue=3
 |pages=25–37
 |year=2023
 |doi=10.1177/19375867231173393
 |pmid=37165644
 |url=https://doi.org/10.1177/19375867231173393
}}</ref>

3. Aesthetics - Incorporating elements of visual appeal, sensory experience, and emotional connection into the design.<ref>{{cite journal
 |last1=Elsadek
 |first1=Mohamed
 |last2=Liu
 |first2=Baojuan
 |title=The aesthetic impact of natural vs. indoor environments on creativity and emotion
 |journal=Heliyon
 |volume=10
 |issue=4
 |pages=e38521
 |year=2024
 |doi=10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38521
 |doi-access=free
 |pmid=39398056
 |pmc=11471219
 }}</ref>

4. Holistic Approach - Considering the interconnected social, economic, and ecological factors that shape the environment.<ref>{{cite journal
 |last1=Barbe
 |first1=David
 |last2=Caputo
 |first2=Alessio
 |title=Exploring online sustainability discourse through social media network analysis
 |journal=EPJ Data Science
 |volume=14
 |year=2025
 |doi=10.1140/epjds/s13688-025-00545-x
 |url=https://doi.org/10.1140/epjds/s13688-025-00545-x
|doi-access=free
 }}</ref>