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The Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, established in 1975, is a non-profit education, research, and demonstration organization specializing in life cycle planning and design. We undertake projects based on their potential contribution to site, regional and global sustainability and human health, and actively pursue collaborations with associate organizations, businesses and professional firms.

Projects emphasize regional contexts as bases for responsible resource use relative to materials, energy, water, waste, food, and meaningful employment. Our expertise is accessible through green planning and design services, conference presentations, public lectures, and published papers.

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CMPBS Events and Announcements

Participate in CMPBS' Web User Survey!

We will be making changes to the CMPBS website in upcoming months, and would appreciate your feedback to guide the process. Please take a few moments to complete our web user survey.

Support CMPBS and Generous Art!

Generous Art is hosting a studio sale, featuring the work of artist Emily Moores. 40% of the proceeds from the sale will benefit a non-profit of the buyers choice.

Online: January 21 - February 12, 2012

Live Event: February 5, 2012, 3:00 - 6:00 PM

CMPBS February Open House

Join us for our regularly scheduled 'First Friday' open house. Our Co-Directors Gail Vittori and Pliny Fisk will lead the tour of our demonstration buildings and discuss the work of the Center.

Friday, February 3, 2012, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

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CMPBS in the News

Greenbuild 2011 - Interview with Gail Vittori

Video interview with CMPBS Co-Director Gail Vittori from Greenbuild 2011 in Toronto, Canada.

Towards Ecoregionalism? - Zeppelin Magazine

CMPBS and our Advanced Green Building Demostration Home was featured as a pioneering example of modern regionalism

Still Causing Serious Commotion - EcoStructure Magazine

CMPBS co-director Pliny Fisk was interviewed in the retrospective about the Center's work and philosophy.

 

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CMPBS and other leading environmental organizations participate in payroll contribution plans all across Texas under the umbrella of EarthShare of Texas. Call 1-800-GREENTX or email estx@earthshare.org to find out how you can support EarthShare of Texas and CMPBS.

                                      

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