Use Small and Slow Solutions
Start small enough to maintain.
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Use and Value Diversity
Diversity creates resilience and opportunity.
Use Edges and Value the Marginal
Edges are productive and revealing.
Creatively Use and Respond to Change
Use change as design information.
Observe and Interact
Read the site before changing it.
Catch and Store Energy
Store useful flows while they are available.
Obtain a Yield
Design for useful, honest outputs.
Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback
Measure, adapt and avoid overreach.
Use and Value Renewable Resources
Prefer renewable flows and living systems.
Produce No Waste
Turn waste into a resource.