Annotations: Similarly, by annotating the decision path and establishing the context of the choices made in the process, each management task can become, in effect, a case study which can contribute to subsequent decision processes. The ability to annotate the idea nodes in the knowledge base allows the system user to record the idiosyncrasies of the decision environment. Along with the obvious differentials embodied in the physical nature of a site, the effect of climate on materials, the availability of skilled craftsmen or experienced preservation contractors, and available project funding, annotations can accommodate an expression of cultural values as a reflection of decision idiosyncrasies. The significance of such user input is that it can record and celebrate individual distinction even as a shared knowledge base enhances information integration. This user enacted annotation is essential to the continuing growth of the knowledge base as an effective reference resource. Path Marking Connectedness and Collaboration