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Architectural Components are a compilation of many individual elements that, when properly composed, create a finished building. Each component when developed as part of a thoughtful and innovative composition has the potential to increase the uniqueness of an individual building. Images of key architectural components provide a means to visually illustrate a number of ways that others have chosen

to design buildings in a contemporary way that is suitable for a high-technology environment. The intention of this section is to show innovative approaches or options that can inspire those developing within the Economic Advancement Zone. Rethinking the standard ways of using these components can have a dramatic and pleasing outcome that meets character objectives in a cost-effective manner.

The most critical of elements, building form, starts with a simple, rectangular box. The resulting architecture is a box that is normally clad in a variety of materials, windows, door penetrations and other architectural elements that provide character. The choice of building forms is one of the strongest drivers as to the final imagery of the building, and the difference of one large form versus multiple forms can have a large impact on the amount of fenestration and types of materials and colors required to develop an attractive building. Use of angular or curvilinear forms that break up the basic rectangular form can provide an innovative look and feel.