Imery Group Home Receives DOE Housing Innovation Award Green Building Dayna Thompson | September 13, 2017 Advances in technology and the commodification of household amenities have begun to blend the concepts of “modern architecture” and “green building” together. For EarthCraft Builder Luis Imery, of Imery Group, design and construction are two components that are integral to the success of a project. Much of Imery’s focus has been on a holistic approach to green construction. His attention to system-based design result in finished homes centered on quality, durability, health and affordability. “Imery Group believes that everyone deserves … Continue reading “Imery Group Home Receives DOE Housing Innovation Award” Read More Tags: EarthCraft
East Point City Hall Project Green Building Dayna Thompson | September 13, 2017 The City of East Point encourages and welcomes sustainable business development that supports economic growth and improves quality of life for its citizens. Last month, East Point city officials broke ground for a $15.8 million City Hall project. It is expected that the new City Hall will spur economic growth and create jobs. This approximately 32,000 square foot facility will include new city offices, a multipurpose City Council Chamber and an additional 2,400 square feet of space for future expansion. … Continue reading “East Point City Hall Project” Read More Tags:
Alumna Feature: Rachel Shelar About Us Dayna Thompson | September 5, 2017 Rachel Shelar joined Southface in 2014 and worked her way from Intern to Coordinator. Last year, she ventured to Ohio with her husband and now works as a project assistant in Columbus. Southface caught up with Rachel and is excited to share her advancement in the Alumni Feature Series. Read More Tags: Staff
Southface’s 2017 Visionary Dinner Events Dayna Thompson | September 5, 2017 We have invited thought leaders in philanthropy to have a conversation that will resonate with our audience and inspire attendees to action. Invited panelists include Otis Rolley, Regional Director, The Rockefeller Foundation; Florence Vasser Seydel, Trustee Elect at the Turner Foundation, Inc.; Lois R. DeBacker, Managing Director of The Kresge Foundation’s Environment Program and Darryl Young, Director, Sustainable Cities at the Summit Foundation. Read More Tags: Visionary Dinner
Len Foote Hike Inn “Above the Grid” Project Brings Solar Energy to Georgia Backcountry Renewable Energy Dayna Thompson | September 5, 2017 Brighter days are ahead for the Len Foote Hike Inn, an environmentally sustainable wilderness lodge in the North Georgia mountains, thanks to a newly installed 53.72 kW solar photovoltaic array. The “Above the Grid” solar project supplies nearly 70 percent of the inn’s electricity needs and will educate thousands of guests annually about the value of sustainable environmental practices. Read More Tags: Solar
Meet a Southfacer: Amber McFarland About Us Dayna Thompson | September 1, 2017 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 More Tags: Staff
Southface Partners with AHA for Civic Center Redevelopment Blog Staff Editor | August 31, 2017 Southface, whose campus lies within with Civic Center site, will partner with the Atlanta Housing Authority, Invest Atlanta & Weingarten to redesign its future. Southface is and will continue to be an asset to not only Atlanta, but across the Southeast and U.S. as a leader in promoting sustainable homes, workplaces and communities. Read More Tags:
Remembering EarthCraft Achievement Green Building Dayna Thompson | August 31, 2017 On October 19, Southface will celebrate the EarthCraft Celebration of Excellence, an annual award ceremony that recognizes builders, architects, developers and contractors for their commitment to exceptional sustainable building design and performance. Read More Tags: EarthCraft
Southface Presents 2017 Argon Award for Sustainability Blog Staff Editor | August 29, 2017 Serenbe founder and CEO Steve Nygren will be honored with the 2017 Argon Award at Southface’s annual Visionary Dinner, a gala that brings together hundreds of sustainability professionals to raise awareness and funding for Southface’s continued work in high-performance affordable housing, green infrastructure, clean energy, healthy buildings and sustainable communities. Read More Tags: Visionary Dinner
EarthCraft Light Commercial Certification – Version 2.0 Green Building Dayna Thompson | August 29, 2017 Southface’s EarthCraft Light Commercial Certification is evolving into Version 2.0! This update will make the certification process more accessible, streamlined and affordable. As we finalize the new version for publication, we need knowledgeable people outside of Southface to review our current draft and let us know how we can make it even better. We trust you have a unique perspective that could provide us new insight into how to improve this program. Please help us provide the best program possible … Continue reading “EarthCraft Light Commercial Certification – Version 2.0” Read More Tags: EarthCraft
