Join Southface, GEFA and your green building colleagues for
Greenprints 2006, March 23 – 24 in Atlanta

Since 1998, the Greenprints Conference and Tradeshow has provided a forum for changing the way practitioners think about architecture, planning and the use of natural resources. In partnership with the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA), and with the support of numerous other government and industry sponsors, Greenprints has hosted thousands of participants interested in Sustainable Communities by Design.

In 2005 Greenprints partnered with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to host the NAHB Green Building Conference in Atlanta in February. Summer and fall 2005 saw Greenprints go on-the-road to offer several one-day workshops across Georgia. Finally, in November, Greenprints partnered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to host its annual Greenbuild event at the Georgia World Congress Center.

In 2006 Greenprints will return to its original format and convene at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. The venue lies in the heart of Atlanta’s Technology Square, an award-winning development and home of several projects certified under the USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Technology Square integrates the Georgia Institute of Technology campus with midtown Atlanta’s thriving corporate, retail and residential community.

Knowledgeable and engaging speakers have been the standard at all Greenprints conferences.	The Green Tradeshow exhibitors offer products and services that serve the green building industry.
Breaks and lunches provide ample time to network with fellow conference-goers, program speakers and tradeshow hosts.	The alternative fuel vehicle show at the closing reception gives attendees a chance to look at the latest ’green wheels‘ and an opportunity to relax and recap the conference.

Learning Opportunities
Greenprints will feature four educational tracks focusing on residential green building, commercial green building, green community design and workshop/tours.

Residential Track, presented by EarthCraft House

Highlights of the residential track include:

• A look at the EarthCraft House Multifamily program
• Lessons learned as Southface and the USGBC pilot the LEED for Homes program
• Case studies of high performance homes
• Marketing green buildings
• Disaster resistant construction

Commercial Track, presented by the USGBC Regional Affiliate and the Atlanta Chapter

Highlights of the commercial track include:

• A comparison between LEED 2.1 and 2.2
• Green building from the developer’s and contractor’s perspectives
• Specifying materials for your green project
• Green building in the public sector
• Measuring occupant performance in green buildings
• The Southface Eco Office – water, energy efficiency and green power

Communities Track, presented by EarthCraft House Communities and ULI Atlanta

Highlights of the Communities Track include:

• Extended sessions offering hands-on learning in an EarthCraft House Community Design Charrette
• Case studies of green communities – from the mountains to the coast
• Marrying sustainable development and sustainable buildings
• How smart codes can help influence conservation planning

Site Sessions

Southface is working with some of Atlanta’s green building champions to present case study workshops at premier projects. Stay tuned.

In addition to these educational tracks, Greenprints boasts a tradeshow with the latest green building products and services, and a closing reception and alternative fuel vehicle show. There is also plenty of time to network with our sponsors, exhibitors and other attendees to make the most of your Greenprints experience. Bookmark www.greenprints.org so you can easily check for updates and developments, including special pre and post conference events.

We look forward to seeing you March 23-24 at Greenprints: Sustainable Communities by Design.