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Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: The project focuses on environmental sustainability, which is a critical societal need, especially in the context of climate change and resource preservation[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By aiming to create a building that generates more energy than it consumes, the project contributes to a healthier and more sustainable environment, which improves the quality of life for the community[1].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The initiative promotes sustainable practices, educates students, and inspires the next generation of leaders to tackle sustainability challenges, thereby driving positive change[1].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The project involves community engagement, curriculum development, and research, all of which contribute to the well-being of the broader community[1].