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Through the creation of Protocols, Policies, and Prototypes, the Center inspires ecologically balanced environments, stewards natural resources, and elevates community resilience and economic vitality.

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Recently Certified LEED/AEGB Projects

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News from the Global Dream Lab

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1975
CMPBS founded in Austin, TX
CMPBS founded in Austin, TX
1977
Community-Based Solar Water Heater
Community-Based Solar Water Heater

Designed & implemented in Crystal City, TX

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1978
First Lens Protocol Established
First Lens Protocol Established

paving the way for a complete series of Lenses

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1980
CMPBS Featured in Metropolis Magazine
CMPBS Featured in Metropolis Magazine
1995
Advanced Green Builder Demonstration Building
Advanced Green Builder Demonstration Building
2000
Pliny Receives Passive Solar Pioneer Award
Pliny Receives Passive Solar Pioneer Award

from The American Solar Energy Society

2001
Gail Elected to the USGBC Board of Directors

and served through 2010

2004
Austin Airport Becomes Green Urbanism Hub
Austin Airport Becomes Green Urbanism Hub
2008
Dell Children’s: 1st LEED Platinum Hospital
Dell Children’s:   1st LEED Platinum Hospital

CMPBS as project’s sustainability consultant

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2010
CMPBS Celebrates 35 Years With Book Reveal & Celebration!
CMPBS Celebrates 35 Years With Book Reveal & Celebration!
2011
Gail Elected to GBCI Board of Directors

and served through 2019

2012
Seaholm Eco-District Master Plan
Seaholm Eco-District Master Plan
2013
Sustainable Healthcare Architecture is Published
Sustainable Healthcare Architecture is Published

co-authored by Gail Vittori

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EcoBalanced Master Plan on Former Brownfield
EcoBalanced Master Plan on Former Brownfield
2015
Gail Wins Prestigious Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainability
2017
Floating Reef Town Concept Introduced
Floating Reef Town Concept Introduced
2019
Third+Shoal Receives LEED Platinum!
2023
Global Dream Lab Unveiled
Global Dream Lab Unveiled
2025
CMPBS Celebrates 50 Years!
CMPBS Celebrates 50 Years!