What makes a good architectural design?

Location— surroundings of the building will match, the people who would be in the area would “need” it. (height, matches the type of surrounding buildings, road access, demographics.)

Sustainability— To be distinctive such as to allow people to know what it is most likely used for at a glance. (Not dull.)

Eco-Friendly—Proper use of materials to be able to leave a smaller carbon footprint.

Sculpting Space— To be able to use space wisely to allow target audience to feel comfortable. (height-wise, interior and exterior design)

Aesthetically Appealing— To be able to leave a good impact on people (visual, emotional, etc.)

What is Architectural Design?

"Architectural Design is the art and science of designing buildings, which include the design of the total built environment, from the macro level such as town planning, urban design and landscape to the micro level of the furniture and the product design.Architecture is the product of such a design."

—Edited from: http://www.bernardmarsonarchitect.com/architectural-design-new-york.htm

"Architectural Design is a form of solving a problem by adding value."

—Edited from: http://bluearchitecture.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/what-is-architectural-design/

"Architectural Design is the concept that focuses on unifying components and elements of a structure or system into a functional whole in order to achieve an objective."

—Edited from: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/architectural-design.html