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2018: Forecasting What’s To Come In Sustainability
2017 saw a lot of new technology and brought about a host of engaging conversations that redefined the direction of sustainability and environmental issues. From Tesla’s solar roof shingles to Living Product Certification, the past year was dynamic for the sustainability industry. 2018 will undoubtedly be no different as technology and science continue to shape…
Read MoreWhat Has Southface Accomplished This Year?
Making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future is core to Southface, as an organization. Many of our programs and initiatives support the livelihoods of a variety of people in the Southeast and across the U.S. As we enter the 2017 holiday season, we want to take a moment to reflect on this incredible year.
Read MoreLEED Fellow Laura Case “Builds” Career in High Performance
We sat down with Laura, Southface employee and LEED Fellow, to learn more about her career in high performance and sustainability.
Read MoreQ&A With Southface’s New Communications Manager: Jaimie Cohen
Southface was pleased to welcome Jaimie Cohen as our Marketing and Communications Manager. As the leader of the Marketing and Communications team, Jaimie will develop a cross-disciplinary strategic communications and marketing plan and strengthen the Southface family of brands. This is Jaimie’s second stint at Southface – she was an intern in 2006, and she…
Read MoreArchitects Foundation names New Executive Director
The Architects Foundation Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Marci Reed, CFRE, MPA, to serve as the Executive Director of the organization. Starting on October 2nd, Reed will be responsible for all programs and activities related to the Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Reed joins the…
Read MoreMark Ruffalo Honors ATL100 Superheroes
Mark Ruffalo and Chris Evans join the 100% campaign to surprise five real life superheroes in Atlanta who are champions of clean energy for all.
Read MoreMeet a Southfacer: Amber McFarland
Amber McFarland works at Southface as a Communications and Events Project Manager. In her spare time she likes to hang out with her dogs and her husband. Read to find out more about Amber and her love for Southface!
Read MoreBig Prospects for Small Spaces
If you watch HGTV, you might think the entire country is considering a move to a tiny house. From Tiny House, Big Living to Tiny House Builders to Tiny Luxury, you can’t turn on the channel without seeing a tiny house show. But are tiny homes the abode of the future, or are they a…
Read MoreGet to know Amelia Godfrey, Senior Project Manager
I have seen some of the worst housing in this country, and I have seen some of the best housing in this country. That has opened my eyes to the fact that people’s access to basic housing, education, food, etc., are wildly unequal. My job plays a factor in social equality.
Read MoreThe Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge Celebrates Top Performers
In partnership with the City of Atlanta, Central Atlanta Progress, Southface, Midtown Alliance and Livable Buckhead, the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge (ABBC) is a public/private initiative to reduce energy and water consumption by at least 20 percent by 2020 across the Atlanta area. Led by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Resilience, the program…
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