Framework
Principles
The Behaves Well Framework is organized into six progressive layers, each expressing a core responsibility of an intelligent environment. Every framework element carries a documented status. This material is governed by Framework Specification v1.0. Where a conflict exists, the current published Specification is authoritative.
Evidence Status Key
Included in the current framework as part of its originating body of work. Foundational status does not represent cross-context validation.
Evidence confirms that a principle, responsibility, definition, or pattern holds within a specifically identified context and within the boundaries documented by the evidence record.
Evidence sharpens a definition, clarifies a boundary, or improves an existing framework element.
Evidence reveals an exception, conflict, limitation, or assumption requiring further examination.
Evidence reveals a recurring principle, responsibility, relationship, or pattern not yet fully represented by the framework.
Evidence demonstrates that a previous definition, pattern, or position has been superseded and should no longer guide current practice.
Truth
An intelligent environment represents itself and its state accurately — to its occupants, its caretakers, and its own records.
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An intelligent environment knows who is present and acts in accordance with that knowledge — distinguishing between occupants, caretakers, and visitors.
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An intelligent environment behaves consistently and predictably — its actions are explainable, its failures are disclosed, and its behavior does not surprise those who depend on it.
View principle detailStewardship
An intelligent environment is maintained with care and accountability — its caretakers are identifiable, their responsibilities are defined, and the environment is not left without responsible oversight.
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An intelligent environment preserves context and history across time — it does not forget, does not lose state without disclosure, and supports the transfer of knowledge between caretakers.
View principle detailConcierge
An intelligent environment anticipates and serves the needs of those within it — proactively, without requiring explicit instruction, and within the boundaries of its defined role.
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