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Learn about our beginnings, work and commitment.
Our Impacts
Learn how our work impacts homes, workplaces and communities.
Our Staff
Meet the Southface team.
Our Board
Meet Southface’s Board of Directors.
Our Campus
Find out about our Atlanta campus, event rentals, tours and zero-waste policies.
Rent out our Venue
Zero Waste Facility
Take a Tour
Careers
Work with us.
Press Room
Keep up to date with news about Southface Institute.
Contact Us
Reach out to our team with any questions.
Our Work
Our Work
Our Programs
Southface’s programs drive innovative sustainable solutions in homes, workplaces and communities.
CCPRP
GoodUse/NEWE/N.P.S
PAYS
BIT
Earthcraft
Healthy Homes
Working to optimize health, affordability and efficiency of low-and moderate-income housing as a pathway for increased human potential.
Sustainable Operations and Maintenance
Manage your organization’s waste, transportation and resources.
Green Building Certification Consulting
Certify your property to green building standards with Southface’s team of experts.
Green Building Technical Services
Improve the energy, water and indoor air quality performance of your home or workplace.
City and Community Planning
Southface can help your city or community achieve its regenerative goals.
Policy
Learn about our work to promote clean and equitable energy, climate resilience, green affordable housing and green infrastructure.
Education
Take a training course and join the competitive green jobs sector.
Courses
Professional Credentials
Transform your green building skills in design, construction and energy rating.
Resources
Resources
Library
Browse through our library of technical documents about green building techniques, energy codes, building science and more.
Building Science Webinars
Learn about advanced building science topics with free webinars.
Blog
Read the latest articles from Southface.
Georgia Energy Code Resources
Comply with the latest energy code updates by viewing Southface’s training videos and resources.
CBEEO
Contact the Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance Help Desk.
Online Learning Platform
Earn continuing education credits through our web-based trainings.
Community News
Find sustainability events and jobs in the southeast.
Get Involved
Get Involved
Membership
Join a community that works to create a healthier future and helps you increase your sustainable impact.
Donate
Donate to Southface to help build better communities for tomorrow.
Events
Attend a Southface event and join the conversation on the most important sustainability issues.
Volunteer
Volunteer with Southface at the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project.
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Makara Rumley
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MaKara is Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Firm, a management consulting firm specializing in strategic communications for the utility, infrastructure and environmental industries. MaKara was previously an Environmental Justice Attorney and Coordinator with GreenLaw where she focused on community organizing, fundraising and environmental justice considerations in conjunction with clean air and water litigation. Her interest in the links between human rights and the environment began with her work with Amnesty International and The National Geographic Society. She continues to be committed to the right of all Georgians, regardless of background, to live in an environment free from disproportionate health burdens created by pollution. Ms. Rumley earned her bachelor’s degree from Spelman College and her Juris Doctorate from George Washington University Law School.