Neighborhood
The neighborhood scale focuses on issues of community development including lot size, development density, and infrastructure.

Yard
The yard scale examines site issues including landscaping and planting, storm water management, and general site planning.

House
The house scale explores the impact of configuration including issues of size, number of stories, basement types, and window area and orientation.

Assemblies
The assemblies scale focuses on construction systems for foundations, roofs, walls, and floors.

Components
The components scale is comprised of materials, finishes, and equipment. Materials and finishes examines individual components of construction systems. Equipment encompasses heating, cooling, and plumbing systems.