Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems

10/01/2025

October 2025 marks The Center’s 50th anniversary—and we’re celebrating in true Center style: with a BOOK and a PARTY!

Be among the first to secure your book (and party ticket) on Kickstarter:👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmpbs-8604/max-pot-the-center-for-maximum-potential-building-systems

The anniversary book—crafted by Atlanta-based designer Courtney Garvin—packs 384 pages of the ideas, projects, and spirit that have made Max Pot such a special place.

50 Years of Serious Commotion!

09/30/2025

Come one, come all! Join us in celebrating 50 years of serious commotion on Oct 25. Tickets, sponsorships and event details are available at www.cmpbs.org/50th-anniversary
Get your early bird tickets today -- prices go up Oct 2!

07/16/2025

Our July Open House was a special gathering with Tim Callahan launching his book, Hempstead, Architectural Details for Hemp-Lime Construction, Jean Lotus, publisher of HempBuild Magazine (.build), and Lauren Stanley and Caroline Dunn representing AIA Austin’s Resiliency & Climate Response committee, key to the City of Austin’s recent code approval of hempcrete.

Recognizing the profoundly catastrophic losses from the recent Hill Country floods, all contributions from the evening’s event, totaling more than $400, will go to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

Hope to see you at our next open house, August 1st, 6:30-8:00 PM!

05/23/2025

Indulge your curiosity - come by the Center on Friday, June 6th at 6:30 PM for our June Open House! Here, you'll take part in an evening of connection, creativity, and community. Explore our space and our Global Dream Lab, meet professionals from a wide range of industries, and get inspired by ideas shaping the future of green design.

Light snacks & refreshments provided. A $10 donation is appreciated (but not required). See you there!

04/10/2025

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ❤

It was such a joy to celebrate with you last Friday (and finally catch up after missing our usual holiday gathering!). From the delicious dishes to the great conversations, the evening was everything we hoped it would be.

If you couldn't make it to the party, no worries - we're not going anywhere! Join us for our next Open House on Friday, May 2nd starting at 6:30 pm. Find out more details at the link below!

https://www.cmpbs.org/news/may-open-house-2025

03/28/2025

🌷 Reminder: Spring Garden Party + Potluck! 🌷

Don’t forget! Join us for our spring community potluck next Friday, April 4th at 6:00 pm at the Center. RSVP today at the link in our bio.

✅ Bring food to share and/or drinks (beer and wine only).
✅ BYO cup and plate to support our zero waste mission!
✅ Don’t forget a non-perishable food item for the Central Texas Food Bank.
✅ Outdoor event – check www.cmpbs.org or call (512) 928–4786 for weather updates.

🚗 Limited parking – carpool or rideshare encouraged!

03/14/2025

Since we didn’t get to see you all for our Holiday Party this December, we’re excited to welcome everyone to a springtime gathering at the Center instead! 🌱

Join us for a Community Garden Party + Potluck on Friday, April 4th from 6pm to 10pm. Bring a dish or a beverage to share, enjoy some great food, and hang out with neighbors and friends from all over. Head to the link below to get more details and RSVP - can't wait to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-garden-party-at-the-center-tickets-1284425032849

02/21/2025

Come on out to the Center on Friday, March 7th at 5:30 PM for our monthly Open House!

CMPBS Open Houses are much more than just a tour of our grounds - though you'll get to do that too! These gatherings focus on building community with folks from a variety of backgrounds and industries, providing a space to make personal and professional connections for the future of green design. This month, we'll kick off the conversation by sharing a bit about our ideas for a multimodal transportation system, as well as other exciting projects in the works. 💡📐

Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, and a suggested $10 donation is always appreciated but not required. We can't wait to see you there!

01/20/2025

The Green Leaders Fellowship 2025 cohort is officially underway - we're so excited to have Susana on board with us as the Multimedia Storytelling Fellow for CMPBS!

On Tuesday, January 7, our team attended the Green Leaders Fellowship Launch Party to kick things off with the rest of our Texas nonprofit community. We’d like to thank all of the attendees, EarthShare Texas for their stewardship of this program, Easy Tiger, and especially the event sponsor Vericast for having us. Also, a big thank you to H-E-B for its generous grant to support and expand the Green Leaders Fellowship during its 2024-2025 cycle, making Susana's vital work with CMPBS possible.

Follow the Green Leaders Fellowship to stay updated on the Fellows’ progress throughout the program!

01/17/2025

Long time, no see...

It’s been a while since we’ve all caught up, and we’re so excited to reconnect with everyone. To start 2025 off right, we’re hosting an Open House on February 7th at 5:30 p.m., and we’d love to see you there!

We can’t wait to share what’s new for us and hear about what's new for you. Mark your calendars and get ready for an engaging evening!

01/16/2025

Last Friday was a huge success at the Center! We had the pleasure of hosting 60 bright students from American Institute of Architecture Students - AIAS who explored our grounds with an insightful tour led by Gail and Pliny. They then dove into a creative Global Dream Lab workshop, honing their problem-solving skills for a brighter, more sustainable future. 🌎🌱

We’re excited to see how these future architects and designers will use their talents to build a better, more connected world!

01/03/2025

Hi y'all - we will not be hosting an Open House tonight, January 3rd. We'll plan to kick off the new year with you next month on February 7th - more details to come soon.

Hope you had a wonderful winter holiday filled with warmth and love!