How Innovative Technology Can Create Affordable Water Green Technology Southface Curator | October 20, 2020 For many, accessing clean and affordable water is an everyday challenge. For others, the economic downturn caused by the pandemic has made it difficult to keep the water turned on. Read More Tags: COVID-19, Utilities
Why Net-Zero Homes Embrace Smart Home Technology Green Technology Southface Curator | October 15, 2020 Residential housing is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions, yet most homeowners do not even realize it. More time spent indoors results in higher energy bills, but what does this increase really tell us about how much energy a home consumes? Read More Tags: Energy Efficiency, Net Zero
The Untapped Power of Ocean Energy Green TechnologyRenewable Energy Southface Curator | October 8, 2020 In the quest for renewable energy sources, ocean currents have remained in the shadows of wind and solar power. But with global temperatures rising and innovative technology getting released, ocean power is making its way to center stage. Water flows at a slower speed than wind, but it has a more regular pattern and actually provides more energy. As interest in cleaner energy sources continues to increase, read how ocean power offers an untapped opportunity to reduce carbon and meet … Continue reading “The Untapped Power of Ocean Energy” Read More Tags: Ocean Power, Wind Energy
In Honor of Energy Efficiency Day: Ways to Save Resources All Year Events Sarah Mundell | October 2, 2020 Energy Efficiency Day is a nationwide effort that lowers energy bills, makes indoor environments healthier and reduces your carbon footprint. Read More Tags: Energy Efficiency, LED
Solve Stormwater Infrastructure With Community Financing Southface Curator | October 1, 2020 Increased flooding and severe weather are bringing water management problems to the top of the civic priority list. In 2015, the EPA created a model focused on community-based public-private partnerships to finance stormwater infrastructure. Read More Tags: Green Infrastructure, Natural Disaster, Resilience
100% Solar a Growing Reality for Nonprofits BlogGreen Building Southface Staff | September 28, 2020 On a hot, humid September day, dozens of students, teachers, well-wishers and project participants gathered outside The SAE School in Mableton. The occasion was to celebrate a ribbon-cutting of the school’s new solar array, an installation that puts The SAE School on its way to becoming the first 100% solar-powered school in Georgia. Its path to get there is unique, but it’s one that could soon be adopted by more schools and nonprofits in other states. The SAE School’s newly … Continue reading “100% Solar a Growing Reality for Nonprofits” Read More Tags: Gooduse, Solar
Creating a Virtual Space for Southface’s Biggest Night of the Year BlogEvents Sarah Mundell | September 28, 2020 The 2020 Visionary Dinner gathered the nonprofit’s community of supporters with an exquisite online cooking demonstration, an inspiring message on regenerative and just placemaking and a chance to meet up with old and new friends. Every year, Southface’ Visionary Dinner brings together people who are passionate about sustainability to be inspired by innovative thought-leaders, to connect with others wanting to impact the future of the industry and enjoy exquisite meals made by top chefs. But what does all that look … Continue reading “Creating a Virtual Space for Southface’s Biggest Night of the Year” Read More Tags: AEC inspiration, Asha Gomez, Liz Ogbu, Regenerative placemaking, Spatial Justice, Urbanism, Veronica Wandui, Visionary Dinner
A New Perspective on Green Architecture Communities Southface Curator | September 24, 2020 How can we best prepare for the effects of a warming climate? With so many organizations focusing on reducing carbon emissions, Miami-based architects Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk share a new perspective that shifts our focus from green architecture to adaptive architecture. Read More Tags: Resilience Hubs, architecture
Turning to AEC Professionals to Solve the Plastic Crisis Regenerative Design Southface Curator | September 17, 2020 In the past, the plastic industry has turned to recycling and consumer behavior to solve the plastics crisis. While the challenge to reduce plastic waste remains, the design and building industries’ power may have a more significant impact. AEC professionals can make choices at the beginning of the planning process to reduce plastic in the long term. AEC professionals can make a positive change toward plastic reduction in the built environment from building material selection and sustainable purchasing practices to … Continue reading “Turning to AEC Professionals to Solve the Plastic Crisis” Read More Tags: Waste, Zero Waste
The Future of Travel Is Regenerative Regenerative Design Southface Curator | September 11, 2020 Leading up to the pandemic, sustainable travel was a popular buzz word in the tourism industry. However, as many travel plans have been put on hold, regenerative travel is making its way to center stage. Instead of focusing only on how to slow environmental degradation, regeneration aims to restore what has already been lost. Read More Tags: COVID-19, Travel