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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.

CMPBS Events

Workshop: Ecosa Institute

Co-Director Pliny Fisk will present a one day lecture/workshop to the students at the Ecosa Institute in Prescott, Arizona. The Ecosa Institute offers interdisciplinary training in sustainable design.

July 16, 2010

August Open House

Please join us for our monthly open house on the first Friday of every month. The Open House includes a tour of the Advanaced Green Builder Demonstration Home and the 2002 UT/CMPBS Solar Decathlon building.

August 6, 2010, 6:30 PM

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CMPBS in the News

Tribeza Magazine - Green Issue

CMPBS was featured in the July 2010 issue of Austin-based lifestyle and culture magazine, Tribeza. The issue marks the magazine's first Green Issue

Health Facilities Management - Green + Greener

Co-Director Gail Vittori is quoted in the July 2010 issue of Health Facilities Management discussing sustainable hospital operations. Article available on newsstands or electronically.

In Theory - Missing Haiti

Co-Director Pliny Fisk joins Texas A&M University colleagues to discuss the recent earthquake and recovery efforts in Haiti on Peter Lang's Internet talk show "In Theory - Missing Haiti."

CMPBS Announcements

Pliny Receives Toastmasters Award

Co-director Pliny Fisk is the recipient of the 2010 Communication Achievement Award for recognition of "Outstanding Contributions to Exceptional Communication." Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals become effective communicators.

Visit our 35th Anniversary Website

CMPBS is celebrating our 35th Anniversary this year. Click on the "35 Years of Serious Commotion" banner above or here to learn about reservation and sponsorship opportunities.

November 5, 2010

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