6. Build for the future.

The Buntrock Commons

As David Orr suggests, architecture is pedagogy. The college can build on a fine and frugal tradition of long-lasting architecture, building only what we need, and building it well. Future buildings should incorporate "state of the shelf" (and sometimes "state of the art") ecological design into their planning and construction. They should exemplify ecological design in siting, structure, materials, lighting, utilities, etc. And they should be designed as teaching machines so that the lessons of good building are communicated to all who enter the spaces.