Mission, Vision, ValuesWe believe... there is reason for hope.
We live at a critical moment in human history. Our decisions today will determine the well being of all future generations. We believe hopeful and positive options are available to meet current and future needs, preserving and enhancing the natural regenerative capacities of our planetary life-support system.Development Center for Appropriate Technology DCAT_dda740c6-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2aA world where communities thrive and are built in harmony with nature, because people understand the consequences of their choices and make decisions for their own and the Earth's benefit._dda745c6-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2aTo enhance the health of the planet and our communities by promoting a shift to sustainable construction and development through leadership, strategic relationships, and education._dda74652-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2aNature and the Built Environment Human life and nature are intimately connected and we must care for nature as we care for ourselves.
We value the potential to evolve sustainable, life-enhancing human systems and built environments that are fully integrated with nature.Technology and CommunityTechnology is the application of ideas, energy and resources to solve problems and create change. Appropriate technology is that which strives to minimize negative consequences to all life, and connects people with each other and the Earth.
We value elegant solutions that enhance community self-sufficiency, build local economies, and draw on cultural wisdom.Our Culture and RelationshipsLike a spider web, our relationships are made strong through their interconnecting strands. Sharing collective knowledge, the whole is more resilient.
We value heart-centered, collaborative processes and partnerships that support the common good.Building CodesExplore approaches to creating a sustainable context for building codes._dda746fc-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2aNational Regulatory OrganizationsGreen Building OrganizationsBuilding Code GroupsBuilding Code OfficialsStandards Making OrganizationsConstruction and Development Community Public Service OrganizationsDCAT’s primary program is called Building Sustainability into the Codes in which we explore approaches to creating a sustainable context for building codes, working with national regulatory and green building organizations.LEADERSHIPProvide leadership._dda7476a-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2a1U.S. Green Building CouncilArizona USGBC ChapterNatural Home & Environmental Building NewsInternational Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)International Code Council (ICC)- Active member of U.S. Green Building Council:
* National Board Member * Leader - Greening of the Codes Committee * Arizona USGBC Chapter member & Board Liaison
- Editorial advisory board member of Natural Home & Environmental Building News magazines
- Leadership role with International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and International Code Council (ICC) PUBLICATIONS Provide education through publications._dda747ce-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2a2- Regular column in ICBO’s Building Standards
- Articles for natural building, building code, engineering, and sustainability focused periodicals
- White papers on sustainability issues, systemic change, and regulatory issues OUTREACHConduct outreach activities._dda7483c-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2a3- Presentations at conferences, universities, and speaker series
- Coordination of technical resources for conferences, such as:
* tours of natural buildings
* trainings on natural building techniques RESOURCES AND INFORMATION Provide resources and information._dda748aa-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2a4- Web-based resources, including:
* Forum for information, referral, and communication for sustainable building issues (under development)
* Referrals to human and technical resources on alternative technologies, natural building, and code issues
* Consulting services on alternative building systems, such as straw bale construction and on integrated design processes WORKSHOPSConduct workshops._dda74918-6f82-11df-b329-701c7a64ea2a5* Technical workshops on alternative building materials & methods for local, regional, state, and national building code organizations
* Training for the building and design communities on code-related issues
2010-06-03OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net