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).