2) develop an orderly decision-making process with measurable outcomes along with a database of decisions and outcomes;
3) provide flexibility in the way priorities are set and outcomes are measured within the system so it can be adapted for different clients or agencies, regions, and building types;
4) organize information in a hierarchy that permits users to easily understand the sustainable design process; and
5) create a system that can easily grow and change as more experience and new information becomes available.