SOUTHFACE RESOURCE CENTER

The Southface Resource Center, completed in 1996 in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and private industry, is a demonstration home that hosts many of the daily activities on the Southface campus. Both an office space and a training center, the facility showcases more than 100 innovative, sustainable products and technologies. It uses innovative methods and technologies for saving energy, water and other natural resources; reducing waste and using recycled materials; and for maintaining a healthy, accessible indoor environment.

A 6,400-square-foot residential-style green building, the Resource Center was one of the region's first ENERGY STAR qualified buildings. Its overall design reflects four aspects of environmentally responsible construction: energy efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), resource efficiency and accessible design. Notable features of the Resource Center include solar and geothermal heating, rainwater harvesting, high-performance lighting and windows, and more.