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This is evidenced by the thousands of
people visiting us at regional home shows, the rising number
of newcomers joining us at Greenprints, the remarkable growth
of the EarthCraft House program and Atlanta's number four ranking
among U.S. cities for LEED™ registered buildings.
This means the demand for Southface's
educational programs and technical services now is greater
than ever. In response, we continue to grow our programs and
our staff as the space and technology constraints of our current
facility will allow. Despite some apparent growth limitations,
Southface is poised on the brink of greatness. We plan to construct
a small office facility adjacent to our Midtown Atlanta Energy & Environmental
Resource Center. Our new Eco-Office will showcase off-the-shelf
technologies to assist the owners and design and construction
professionals creating commercial facilities to understand
the concepts of energy- and resource-efficient design. As one
of four Regional Affiliates of the U.S. Green Building Council,
Southface will use our experience as an opportunity to create
useful tools and resources for those seeking LEED™ certification.
As we move forward, we would be remiss to forget our humble
beginnings as a grassroots, volunteer effort. Southface's members
continue to be a cornerstone of our success. Mark your calendar
for our membership appreciation events so we can offer our
thanks and hear your ideas. This year we will take these opportunities
also to celebrate our anniversary and keep you apprised of
our new building's progress.
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Dennis Creech Southface Executive
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