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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

CMPBS June Open House

Please join us for refreshments and a tour given by the CMPBS Co-Directors at our next Open House, which will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Reliant EcoShare: Support CMPBS and Offset your Carbon

Reliant Energy customers can help support EarthShare of Texas and offset Carbon with the EcoShare program.

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CMPBS in the News

CMPBS in the News - Living Architecture Monitor

Living Architecture Monitor magazine article featuring CMPBS Co-Director Gail Vittori.

CMPBS in the News - Design with the Desert

Design with the Desert: Conservation and Sustainable Development, includes chapter written by CMPBS Co-Director Pliny Fisk.

CMPBS in the News - Solar Reflector

The Solar Reflector, Texas Solar Energy Society's online newsletter, article featuring CMPBS Co-Director Pliny Fisk.

Solar Reflector

CMPBS in the News - Austin Business Journal

Austin Business Journal article featuring Block 21 - a development for which CMPBS provided LEED consultation services. The Austin chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) recently selected the development as winner in the "new development commercial or mixed-use" category in the ULI's Development of Distinction Awards.

Austin Business Journal

CMPBS in the News - Arcade Magazine

Arcade magazine article featuring CMPBS Co-Director Pliny Fisk.

Arcade Magazine

CMPBS in the News - Austin American-Statesman

Austin American-Statesman article featuring CMPBS Co-Director Gail Vittori.

Austin American-Statesman

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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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