While the classic principles of human-centered design—using the human body as the "measure of all things"—remain at the core, the introduces critical updates to meet modern construction and legal demands:
: New sections cover contemporary needs such as Tiny Houses , Newsrooms , and specialized topics like Tierhaltung und Imkerei (animal husbandry and beekeeping).
: It provides templates for everything from domestic storage and "barrier-free" living to complex industrial facilities and airports.