Green Real Estate: Selling a Higher Standard EducationGreen Building Pamela Henman | November 7, 2018 As consumers become increasingly aware of the benefits that green buildings offer, builders and developers are following suit. According to a recent study from the National Association of Home Builders, at least one-third of single and multifamily builders surveyed reported that green buildings make up a “significant portion” of their overall activity, representing more than 60 percent of their portfolio. Additionally, incentives from local municipalities and utility companies make green building and retrofitting an attractive option for homebuilders and homeowners. Read More Tags: EarthCraft, Real Estate
Voting for the Future of Recreation: The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act Policy Pamela Henman | October 18, 2018 From the Ridge and Valley to the Lower Coastal Plain and in cities and communities across our state, Georgia boasts an abundance of spaces for recreational activity. From rivers, lakes and streams, to playgrounds, parks, greenspaces, and hiking trails, the state’s great outdoors nurtures wildlife habitats and provides plentiful space for people to play. Read More Tags: Conservation
Ask An Expert: What Is Lead RRP? Building HealthEducation Pamela Henman | October 1, 2018 Older homes bring decades of character, and it’s been said that the greenest home is one that’s already built. However, along with charming handcrafted details and that “lived in” feeling, older homes can present health problems if not properly addressed. Read More Tags:
Building Sustainable Cities Green Building Pamela Henman | September 28, 2018 Bright lights and soaring towers make up Atlanta’s iconic skyline, but also represent an opportunity to tackle one of the planet’s most pressing issues: energy and water consumption. According to the Department of Energy, about 20 percent of the energy used in the U.S. goes to power commercial buildings, and the Environmental Protection Agency reports that the commercial and institutional sector is the second-largest consumer of publicly-supplied water in the country, representing 17 percent of withdrawals from the public supply. Read More Tags: Better Buildings Challenge
Powering a Movement: Solar, Efficiency, and Emerging Technologies About Us Pamela Henman | September 21, 2018 The energy crisis of the 1970s heralded a renaissance of research and investment in solar and energy-efficient technologies. Though early solar technology was cost-prohibitive for most consumers, the potential for renewable energy to revolutionize the market was clear. Read More Tags:
Southface honors former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin with prestigious Argon Award Blog Staff Editor | September 18, 2018 Southface honors former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin with prestigious Argon Award During its annual Visionary Dinner gala, Southface recognized former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin’s outstanding achievement in realizing a sustainable future. The Argon Award for Excellence in Sustainability was presented at Southface’s annual Visionary Dinner held at Flourish, Atlanta on September 12, 2018. The award recognized Shirley Franklin and her contributions to environmental sustainability initiatives and equity in the City of Atlanta, in addition to her ongoing work with … Continue reading “Southface honors former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin with prestigious Argon Award” Read More Tags: Visionary Dinner
Getting to Zero Waste at Southface Regenerative Design Pamela Henman | August 30, 2018 Increasingly, consumers, corporations, and cities are waking the sleeping giant that is plastic pollution, as a recent spate of corporate and municipal bans on single use plastic items like plastic straws and bags make global headlines. According to the United Nations Environment, about 60 percent of the more than 8.3 billion tons of plastic produced since the early 1950s has ended up in a landfill or the natural environment. Researchers estimate that ocean plastic pollution kills 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals each … Continue reading “Getting to Zero Waste at Southface” Read More Tags: Waste, Zero Waste
The State of Rooftop Solar in Georgia PolicyRenewable Energy Southface Staff | July 24, 2018 By Bailey Shea This article originally appeared in SaportaReport Sustainable Communities – Thought Leadership on July 23, 2018. Georgia’s solar capacity in 2017 ranked second in the Southeast. Ninety-five percent of this capacity is utility-scale solar farms, while only 5 percent is on rooftops. While Georgia has the potential to be a nationwide leader in rooftop solar power, this market has struggled for a number of reasons. This article discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by the underserved rooftop solar … Continue reading “The State of Rooftop Solar in Georgia” Read More Tags: Solar
Bringing Sustainability to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Green Building Southface Staff | July 11, 2018 For most nonprofits, any opportunity to save money is a welcome one, as those savings can be invested in work which fulfills the organization’s mission. Utility bills represent one area where nonprofits can realize big savings, as inefficient buildings and fixtures can be a large portion of an organization’s operating expenses. Read More Tags: Gooduse
Avalon Catering to Bring Sustainable, Local Flavor to Summer Solstice Events David Bailey | June 15, 2018 Summer is here, and with it comes the chance to taste the best of what the season offers – juicy watermelon, golden ears of corn, ripe tomatoes, and more make for a delightful meal that can be sourced from our own backyards. As a state-of-the-art demonstration facility and industry leader throughout the Southeast, Southface hosts countless trainings, events, and community forums year round. For more than a decade, Southface has worked closely with Atlanta-based Avalon Catering, thanks in part to … Continue reading “Avalon Catering to Bring Sustainable, Local Flavor to Summer Solstice” Read More Tags: Solstice
