Southface Institute promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities
through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance.
OUR WORK
HEALTHY HOMES, HEALTHY FAMILIES
The EPA estimates that between work, home and school, we spend about 90% of our time indoors.
GOOD USE
GoodUse saves nonprofits money on operations so they can expand their mission. Using technical expertise and consultative assistance...
EARTHCRAFT
Established in 1999 by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface, EarthCraft is a green building certification program that ...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable
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.
BPI HEP Energy Auditor (EA) Training
May 20-24, 2019
The BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor course is a comprehensive 5-day training which covers many topics including fundamentals of building science, home assessment, energy modeling and work scope development...
Summer Solstice
June 19, 2019
Kick off the summer season and celebrate your love of sustainability with us! Join us for a gathering of members and supporters who help make Southface great. Enjoy light bites and refreshments in our organic garden (try an edible spoon!) and take a ride in an electric vehicle.
BLOG
What Does Food Insecurity Look Like in Atlanta?
For most of us, hunger can be solved by a trip to the kitchen. Mealtimes often revolve around planned ingredients, thoughtfully purchased during weekly grocery runs, or include impromptu restaurant visits. But for many Atlantans, food is an expense that has to take a backseat to more pressing needs. For these individuals and families, there…
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The Opportunity for Green Affordable Housing
April is National Fair Housing Month, a perfect time to shine light on Atlanta’s affordable housing challenges. Like many cities in a rapidly urbanizing area, Atlanta’s growth and increasing desirability come at the cost of its affordable housing options. As housing prices steadily rise, the options for lower- and middle-income Atlantans become fewer. But there…
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Everyone Has a Role in Community Health
Community health is about much more than healthcare, said panelists at the April edition of Southface Institute’s Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable. In fact, it depends on an entire network of factors to support the well-being of its members, with each participant playing a specific role. The April 12 panel focused on “Healthy Homes, Healthy Families,” and…
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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.
