Biomes. Zeolite absorption. Bedouin
societies. No, this is not the opening
dialogue of Terminator Part II. But
these are terms commonly used by the
staff at the Center for Maximum
Potential Building Systems, known
affectionately as "The Pot." The 14-
year-old company, based in Austin,
Texas, has assembled a wide range of
talents and people, some visionary,
some practical, and all skilled at using
unusual resources and unique building
techniques. Though the building
projects vary, The Pot's goal is to use
local resources in innovative ways and
not exhaust them beyond the area's
ability to rebound.
Their approach to problems has
taken them to Congressional committee
hearings, consultancies across the
U.S., and even to foreign countries
where over-logged forests deprive
local residents