Validating High-Performance Building Design and Operations at the Southface Eco Office About UsGreen Building Southface Staff | May 19, 2015 The Eco Office impressed architects on tour with the AIA National Convention by achieving a 98 re-certification in the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program and by spending less than $25 a day on utilities. Read More Tags:
Meet a Southfacer: Bonnie Casamassima, Commercial Sustainability Services Project Manager About Us Southface Staff | May 18, 2015 Bonnie provides research, technical and administrative assistance for various programs and cross-team projects. As a LEED Green Associate, she works on LEED documentation, administration and consulting. She also serves as an Interior Design expert contributing to Southface’s holistic sustainability approach while supporting continued portfolio program development. What brought you to Southface? Shane Totten, Southface’s Commercial Sustainability Services director, asked me to join his team. Shane was my graduate school thesis advisor at SCAD, and knows my passion for sustainability and … Continue reading “Meet a Southfacer: Bonnie Casamassima, Commercial Sustainability Services Project Manager” Read More Tags: Staff
Southface Refresh: GAF Spotlight Green Technology Southface Staff | May 13, 2015 This is the first in a series featuring the new technologies Southface has implemented for our campuses to keep them up to date. Southface is grateful to GAF and All Roof Solutions for the donation of their time and product to improve the Resource Center. Read More Tags: Energy Efficiency
Young Israel of Toco Hills Achieves EarthCraft Light Commercial Gold Green Building Joey Shea | May 8, 2015 Young Israel of Toco Hills, a Modern Jewish Orthodox community in Atlanta, Georgia, first opened its doors in 1994. Ten years ago, the synagogue realized that it was quickly outgrowing its space and began planning for a larger facility. EarthCraft Light Commercial Certification helped them achieve efficiency goals while building a new, larger space. Read More Tags: EarthCraft
Meet Jack Wynn: Iraq Veteran and Energy Efficiency Entrepreneur Education Southface Staff | April 21, 2015 Marine Corps veteran Jack Wynn was inspired to start his own home energy improvement business after dramatically lowering his own utility bills. Southface’s veteran education benefit program is helping him reach that goal. Read More Tags:
Sustainable Georgia: Gaining Some Green Renewable Energy Southface Staff | April 7, 2015 Today, 678 clean energy firms provide 19,633 full-time jobs in the Peach State – almost the same as the number of active physicians working here. The industry generates more than $2.9 billion in annual gross revenue and includes building efficiency, renewable energy, geothermal, smart grid, energy storage, fuel cell and alternative vehicle fuel sectors. Read More Tags: Solar
Journey To Efficiency Green Building Joey Shea | March 29, 2015 Jodi and Chris Laumer-Giddens did not always design and build with a focus on sustainability, but moving into the Atlanta market and connecting with Southface changed their path. Read More Tags:
Five Steps to a Thriving Atlanta Region Events Southface Staff | March 19, 2015 Greenprints keynote speaker Doug Hooker outlines five key steps we must take in order to secure a healthy and vibrant future for the Atlanta region. Read More Tags: Greenprints, Urbanism
Lower Interest Rates for Green Buildings Green Building Southface Staff | March 12, 2015 The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface are pleased to announce that Fannie Mae will reward multifamily properties with a green building certification, such as EarthCraft, with a lower interest rate. Read More Tags: Affordable Housing, EarthCraft
Georgia’s clean energy industry provides nearly 20,000 full-time jobs PolicyRenewable Energy Southface Staff | February 12, 2015 The 2014 Georgia Clean Energy Industry Census quantifies the clean energy industry’s impact on the state’s economy. The report provides analysis on full-time employment, revenues, export activity, business hurdles, skill gaps and growth potential. Read More Tags: Workforce Development