Building a regenerative economy, responsible resource use & social equity
through a healthy built environment for all.
Southface promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities
through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance.
OUR WORK
NEWE INITIATIVE
Building on its passion for nonprofits, Southface has partnered with organizations like Boys and Girls Club of America and Feed America to develop...
LEED
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Ledership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System ™...
ADVANCED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS INITIATIVE
The Advanced Commercial Buildings Initiative (ACBI) has developed simple, affordable protocols for design, energy assessments...
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUSTAINABLE ATLANTA
First Friday of Every Month
The Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable is a monthly policy and discussion forum open to the public. It attracts professionals from multiple sectors as well as policymakers, members of the media, and concerned citizens from Atlanta and beyond.
VISIONARY DINNER
September 12, 2018
The Visionary Dinner raises awareness and funding for Southface’s continued work in high-performance affordable housing, green infrastructure, clean energy, healthy buildings and sustainable communities.
EARTHCRAFT CELEBRATION
Each year, EarthCraft recognizes projects, as well as builders, developers and project team members who exhibit steadfast commitment to sustainable building practices.
JOURNAL
The State of Rooftop Solar in Georgia
This article originally appeared in SaportaReport Sustainable Communities – Thought Leadership on July 23, 2018. By Bailey Shea Georgia’s solar capacity in 2017 ranked second in the Southeast. Ninety-five percent of this capacity is utility-scale solar farms, while only 5 percent is on rooftops. While Georgia has the potential to be a nationwide leader in…
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Bringing Sustainability To The Boys & Girls Clubs of America
By Haven Bills For most nonprofits, any opportunity to save money is a welcome one, as those savings can be invested in work which fulfills the organization’s mission. Utility bills represent one area where nonprofits can realize big savings, as inefficient buildings and fixtures can be a large portion of an organization’s operating expenses. Southface…
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Avalon Catering To Bring Sustainable, Local Flavor To Summer Solstice
Summer is here, and with it comes the chance to taste the best of what the season offers – juicy watermelon, golden ears of corn, ripe tomatoes, and more make for a delightful meal that can be sourced from our own backyards. As a state-of-the-art demonstration facility and industry leader throughout the Southeast, Southface hosts…
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Passiflora Garden Design Inc
Thorpe Family Foundation
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
 Andrea Pinabell |
Southface is an amazing organization with a bright future, talented staff, committed board and excellent partners, but it also takes supportive communities to truly make a difference. One of my favorite quotes is from Jane Goodall: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future is core to who Southface is as an organization. So many of our programs and initiatives impact the lives and support the livelihoods of many around the Southeast and across the U.S. We hope you will continue to support Southface as we work towards a more sustainable future, setting a course to work on resiliency, green infrastructure and water policy in order to provide a healthy built environment for all. |
THE CALENDAR
Southface has many ways you can get involved. Education, tours and special events are just a few. To view the full list of upcoming events click below.
