EKISTIC PRINCIPLES DESIRABILITY OUTCOME

Maximization of Each individuals need for access to other people, work, goods,
potential contacts and services, is met in ways that score positively in terms of
accessibility, technology and cultural appropriateness.

Minimization of effort People can satisfy their needs (e.g. as above) without having to
in terms of energy, expend unnecessary time and energy.
time and cost

Optimization of People live in a human scale neighborhood which is safe and

Anthropos protective secure, where culturally sensitive provisions meet these needs.
space when alone

Optimization of the People have levels of access to opportunities, and economic and
quality of Anthropos social benefit which are fair and culturally sensitive.
relationship with the
system of life

Optimization in the The humane habitat exhibits a sensitive balance in the

synthesis of all desirability outcomes where quality of life and social justice
principles reinforce the desirability to achieve a sustainable environment.