Federal agencies must strive to design work places that—
(a)
Are developed using sustainable development concepts (see § 102-76.55 );
(b)
Align with the organization's mission and strategic plan;
(c)
Serve the needs and work practices of the occupants;
(d)
Can be quickly and inexpensively adjusted by the user to maximize his or her productivity and satisfaction;
(e)
Are comfortable, efficient, and technologically advanced and allow people to accomplish their work in the most efficient way;
(f)
Meet the office's needs and can justify its cost through the benefits gained;
(g)
Are developed with an integrated building systems approach;
(h)
Are based on a life cycle cost analysis that considers both facility and human capital costs over a substantial time period; and
(i)
Support alternative workplace arrangements, including telecommuting, hoteling, virtual offices, and other distributive work arrangements (see part 102-74, subpart F—Telework).