Sustainability Committee

Chairperson: J. Patrick Rand

Mission:
To encourage the development of sustainable masonry structures through the application of socially, environmentally, and economically appropriate manufacturing, design, construction, use and maintenance practices, and disseminate knowledge regarding those practices. 

Goals:

• Documenting sustainable practices pertaining to masonry manufacturing, design, construction and reuse, and encourage their implementation.

• Reviewing sustainability policies and practices pertaining to masonry produced by other associations, including but not limited to the US Green Building Council.

Some of the activities of the Committee are:

• Establishing and maintaining US Green Building Council Liaison, including LEED task group input.
• Preparing a position paper describing “The Value of Masonry” regarding sustainable design.
• Compiling a bibliography of articles relevant to masonry and sustainability.
• Developing education programs for the TMS Annual Meeting and other forums.