Our Courses
Established in 1999 by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface, EarthCraft is a green building certification program that serves Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. By addressing the factors that impact homes in this region, including high heat, humidity and temperature swings, EarthCraft serves as a blueprint for energy, water and resource-efficient single-family homes, multifamily structures, renovation projects, community developments and light-commercial buildings. To date, more than 40,000 EarthCraft homes, multifamily units and commercial buildings have been certified.Testimonials
"As always I had another great experience recently at SWEET Center. The people of Southface are the best of the best, always helpful, courteous and professional. And the SWEET Center has one of the best setups for training in the business. With your help I nailed the field exam and I'm good to go for three more years."
- Donny Barber
"Thank you Southface... you made our lives easier! Every interaction with staff was professional, accommodating and supportive of our program goals. The instructors were consistently informative and engaging."
- Chris Burgess, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
"Southface has been able to give several certifications to setup a successful business and gives a constant means of progression when it comes to building science and energy efficiency. My business is successful because of Southface."
- Jack Wynn, Southern Home Energy Solutions
UPCOMING COURSES
EarthCraft Builder Training
Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Initial Training
Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training
EarthCraft Builder Training
Green Infrastructure Low Impact Development Training: Operations and Maintenance
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater: A Two-Part Training
Fundamentals of Building Science
Your support enables Southface to launch and lead important initiatives across the sustainability spectrum—bold programs made possible through the generosity of our donors. Become a member today!
