Hannover Principles

The Hannover Principles

• Insist on rights of humanity and nature to co-exist

• Recognize interdependence.

• Respect relationships between spirit and matter.

• Accept responsibility for the consequences of design decisions

• Create safe objects of long-term value.

• Eliminate the concept of waste.

• Rely on natural energy flows.

• Understand the limitations of design.

• Seek constant improvement by the sharing of knowledge.

For the full text of these principles developed by William McDonough see