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Mission + Ideology<\/h4>\n

Through the creation of Prototypes, Protocols and Policies, The Center inspires ecologically balanced environments, stewards natural resources, and elevates community resilience and economic vitality.[\/fancy_box][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_color_override=”#000000″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”\/our-mission\/” text=”Learn More” margin_left=”30″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”home-callout” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”922″ image_aspect_ratio=”1-1″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” image_size=”large” link_url=”\/projects\/”]\n

CMPBS Projects<\/h4>\n

We provide planning + design services that expand the boundaries of progressive environmental design in the realms of resource balance, environmental and human health, and democratized access to healthy, affordable shelter.[\/fancy_box][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_color_override=”#000000″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”\/projects\/” text=”Explore Now” margin_left=”30″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”home-callout” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][fancy_box box_style=”image_above_text_underline” image_url=”1002″ image_aspect_ratio=”1-1″ border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” image_size=”large” link_url=”\/global-dream-lab\/”]\n

Global Dream Lab<\/h4>\n

This new undertaking involves identifying and prioritizing gap and keystone industries and supporting market leaders by making innovations visible, educating, and creating awareness to help spur market uptake.[\/fancy_box][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through-2″ hover_color_override=”#000000″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” url=”\/global-dream-lab\/” text=”Learn More” margin_left=”30″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”none” image_url=”1297″ hover_color=”accent-color” hover_desc_color_opacity=”0.7″ hover_desc_hover_overlay_opacity=”0.8″ disable_hover_movement=”true” icon_position=”bottom” box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” hover_content=”Check out The Center during our monthly open houses and get your dose of connection, creativity, and community!” link_url=”\/events\/” min_height=”225″]\n

Mark Your Calendar!<\/h4>\n[\/fancy_box][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”none” image_url=”1212″ hover_color=”accent-color” hover_desc_color_opacity=”0.7″ hover_desc_hover_overlay_opacity=”0.8″ disable_hover_movement=”true” icon_position=”bottom” box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” hover_content=”The Center uses an integrated approach to achieve high performance healthy buildings” link_url=”\/sustainability-consulting\/” min_height=”225″]\n

Sustainability Consulting<\/h4>\n[\/fancy_box][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”none” image_url=”1335″ hover_color=”accent-color” hover_desc_color_opacity=”0.7″ hover_desc_hover_overlay_opacity=”0.8″ disable_hover_movement=”true” icon_position=”bottom” box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” hover_content=”Thousands of pages of thoughtful green building innovation, research and synthesis spanning 50 years” link_url=”\/library-of-publications\/” min_height=”225″]\n

Browse Our Publications<\/h4>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ece8e5″ full_height=”yes” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”timeline” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”3%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”5px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-8″][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_min=”20″ font_size_max=”44px” font_size_desktop=”2.2vw” font_line_height=”1.3″ text_direction=”default”]\n

50 Years of Commotion<\/h4>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Scroll through 50 years of The Center’s firsts, milestones, accomplishments and recognitions[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”3%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”3%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”5px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text]\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t
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1977<\/span><\/div><\/div>
1977<\/div><\/div>
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Community-Based Solar Water Heater<\/div>
\"Community-Based<\/a><\/div>

Designed & implemented in Crystal City, TX<\/p>\n

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1978<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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First Lens Protocol Established<\/div>
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paving the way for a complete series of Lenses<\/p>\n

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1980<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\"CMPBS<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1995<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Advanced Green Builder Demonstration Building<\/div>
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2000<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Pliny Receives Passive Solar Pioneer Award<\/div>
\"Pliny<\/a><\/div>

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2004<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Austin Airport Becomes Green Urbanism Hub<\/div>
\"Austin<\/a><\/div>

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2008<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2008<\/div><\/div>
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Dell Children’s: 1st LEED Platinum Hospital<\/div>
\"Dell<\/a><\/div>

CMPBS as project’s sustainability consultant<\/p>\n

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2010<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2010<\/div><\/div>
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CMPBS Celebrates 35 Years With Book Reveal & Celebration!<\/div>
\"CMPBS<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2011<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2011<\/div><\/div>
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Gail Elected to GBCI Board of Directors<\/div>

and served through 2019<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2012<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2012<\/div><\/div>
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Seaholm Eco-District Master Plan<\/div>
\"Seaholm<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2013<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2013<\/div><\/div>
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Sustainable Healthcare Architecture is Published<\/div>
\"Sustainable<\/a><\/div>

co-authored by Gail Vittori<\/p>\n

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2013<\/div><\/div>
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EcoBalanced Master Plan on Former Brownfield<\/div>
\"EcoBalanced<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2015<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2015<\/div><\/div>
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Gail Wins Prestigious Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainability<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2017<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2017<\/div><\/div>
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Floating Reef Town Concept Introduced<\/div>
\"Floating<\/a><\/div>

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2019<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2019<\/div><\/div>
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Third+Shoal Receives LEED Platinum!<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2023<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2023<\/div><\/div>
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Global Dream Lab Unveiled<\/div>
\"Global<\/a><\/div>

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2025<\/span><\/div><\/div>
2025<\/div><\/div>
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CMPBS Celebrates 50 Years!<\/div>
\"CMPBS<\/a><\/div>
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