CSBR center for sustainable building research

CSBR 

Center for Sustainable Building Research

Working to transform the built environment in ways that provide for the ecological, economic, and social needs of the present—without compromising those of the future.

EVA Lanxmeer District, Netherlands | Photo by Lamiot, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Benefits

21st Century Developments benefit all living systems by enabling human and natural systems to coevolve and regenerate. They are resilient and sustainable, thriving in the midst of change and seeking to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

For people:
21st Century Developments improve health, provide healthy living and working environments, and create a productive, equitable society.

For the environment:
21st Century Developments regenerate all resources used, and they continually restore and renew local and regional ecosystems.

Featured Case Studies