Southface Institute: Blog

Why the Built Environment Matters

About Us

Walking into the Southface campus every day reminds staff of the value of green building and environmental stewardship.

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Sarah Hill Wins Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2014 40 Under 40 Award

About Us
Green Building

Southface LEED for Homes Project Manager Sarah Hill has been awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2014 40 Under 40 Award for her dedication to making Atlanta’s built environment healthier, more durable and more energy-efficient.

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An Energy Efficient Route to Veteran Employment in Georgia

Education

The transition from military service to civilian life is difficult for many, including myself. Identifying transferable skills and competing for jobs in a tough market equates to a challenging road to employment for many veterans. Southface was recently approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept veteran education benefits from students who have served in the military, who are currently on active duty, or are dependents of a disabled or deceased veteran for most Southface courses. With a nationwide …

Tags: Workforce Development

EarthCraft: 15 Years of Innovation

Green Building

The EarthCraft green building certification program was developed by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface in 1999. EarthCraft certification helps to ensure that buildings and communities in the region meet strict criteria for saving energy and water, ensuring high indoor air quality and protecting land and natural resources.

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(Energy-efficient) Lights, Camera, Action! A lighting renovation at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre

Green Building

A major lighting renovation is underway at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre. The renovation involves replacing 5,500 incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs. When complete, the project is projected to reduce the electricity used by the upgraded bulbs by 80 percent, which will save the Fox over $14,000 annually.

Tags: Better Buildings Challenge, Energy Efficiency

Pint Dreams

Events

Southface’s Amber McFarland interviews Stephen Corradini about the relationship between Visionary Dinner Legacy Partner Whole Foods Market and Visionary Dinner Chef Keith Schroeder of High Road Craft Ice Cream.

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