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<br />. The designer should be cautious about aggregating the square footage of the <br />various programmatic elements into a single, massive structure that would <br />overwhelm the setting and the visitors. <br /> <br />y In plan, building massing should resemble rectangular "bars" that allow ample <br />light and air to all interior spaces. <br /> <br />y Whenever possible, buildings should be designed and placed so as to not <br />disturb significant trees and landscape features. <br /> <br /> <br />image 29 <br /> <br />· In order to conserve energy, create inviting and user-friendly buildings that <br />maximize the utility of indoor and outdoor spaces. <br /> <br />y Buildings should rely heavily on porches, wide overhangs, other shading <br />elements, and trees to shade indoor and outdoor spaces. <br /> <br />y Courtyards can be designed to function as outdoor "rooms". In general, <br />courtyards should be wider than the height of the surrounding buildings. <br /> <br />y In some circumstances, covered exterior walkways may be preferable to <br />interior hallways that need to be conditioned. <br /> <br />· Architectural elements of the park should be designed in such a way as to so as <br />to make future growth or expansion possible. <br /> <br />o Architectural Elements <br /> <br />The strategies outlined in this section apply to specific building elements such as <br />materials and finishes, doors, windows, shading devices, etc. <br /> <br />Page 26 of 77 <br /> <br />Carter = Burgess <br />Hatch Partnership, LLP <br />Jankedesign <br />