Southface Institute : Our Impact : Workplaces
kWh saved
These metrics were gathered from the past two years.

Southface’s LEED consulting services have improved energy-efficient measures in workplaces across the United States.

Tons of waste diverted
These metrics were gathered from the past two years.

Southface’s services have recycled, reused and composted tons of waste, diverting them from landfills.

Workplaces impacted
These metrics were gathered from the past two years.

From green buildings certifications to affordable energy opportunities and improved maintenance and operations, Southface has impacted hundreds of workplaces.

Southface is at the leading wave of transforming commercial space by encouraging market adoption of high-performance building tactics and operational practices. Via programs such as EarthCraft Light Commercial, BIT Building, GoodUse and with our team of sustainability planners, we are increasing the health and performance of new and existing building inventory in the Southeast and globally.

Case Studies

Chatsworth Boys and Girls Club

The Chatsworth project supports the Boys and Girls Club commitment to providing vibrant, healthy spaces for children to play and learn in an environmentally responsible building. The Chatsworth project team …

1180 Peachtree

1180 Peachtree, designed by Pickard Chillton, is a 41-story, 780,000 square foot, Class A office building with an extraordinary emphasis on energy efficiency. At Hines, sustainability is not a means …

The Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre is Atlanta’s entertainment hub. With over 500,000 visitors a year, it is one of the city’s most beloved landmarks. After receiving a building assessment provided by the …

Ballethnic Dance Company

Ballethnic Dance Company Inc., is dedicated to creating a space in classical dance for adults and children who are underrepresented by the community. Their mission is to inform, educate, and …

Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children

Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children seeks to ease the burden of homelessness for women and children and to assist in establishing …

Bank of America Plaza

The Bank of America Plaza, an Atlanta icon built in 1992, is the tallest commercial building in the Southeast and the eleventh tallest building in the U.S. The 55-story tower …

The Fox Theatre Atlanta BBC Assessment Report

For over 80 years, the historic Fox Theatre has remained one of Atlanta’s most famous landmarks. It is one of the city’s premiere venues for live entertainment, hosting a variety …

Program Spotlight

Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a 30-acre green space that has taken part in the BIT Building program.

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Resources

Report

Buildings Are Complex Systems

A small commercial building could be viewed as a type of organism. It consists of multiple isolated systems, each of which play a role in its overall health.

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Case Study

Atlanta International School

Atlanta International School Early Learning Center (AIS-ELC) is a 17,231 square foot, two-story pre-school that was certified in the EarthCraft Light Commercial (ECLC) green building certification program. The school partnered with Southface to analyze building design and performance through the …

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A Friend’s House

A Friend’s House is a 25,285 square foot lodging facility in McDonough, GA that implemented several energy conservation measures in 2014 through the GoodUse program (formerly Grants to Green). A Friend’s House partnered with Southface to analyze building performance before …

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