Five Things You Might Not Know About EarthCraft Urbanism CommunitiesGreen Building Dayna Thompson | November 21, 2017 Zipping through Atlanta’s tangled web of choked freeways, you can take any exit to see the most common form of development in America – the arterial strip highway and suburban homes. You’ll undoubtedly find a box gas station, box fast food, box hotel – all surrounded by acres of parking. The only place for you is inside a car or inside a building. Everything looks exactly the same, no matter where you go. Read More Tags: EarthCraft, Urbanism
Atlanta Audubon Receives Grant to Restore Bird-Friendly Habitat Blog Southface Staff | November 8, 2017 Atlanta Audubon Society has received a $20,000 grant plus $20,000 in matching funds to restore bird-friendly habitat at the Land O’ Lakes unit of Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Fulton County. Read More Tags:
Q&A With Southface’s New Communications Manager: Jaimie Cohen About Us Dayna Thompson | October 26, 2017 Southface was pleased to welcome Jaimie Cohen as our Marketing and Communications Manager. As the leader of the Marketing and Communications team, Jaimie will develop a cross-disciplinary strategic communications and marketing plan and strengthen the Southface family of brands. This is Jaimie’s second stint at Southface – she was an intern in 2006, and she credits our organization for starting her career in sustainable and equitable place-making. Jaimie comes to us from the San Francisco Bay Area, where she was … Continue reading “Q&A With Southface’s New Communications Manager: Jaimie Cohen” Read More Tags: Staff
Transformation Alliance Appoints MacLeish-White as First Managing Director Blog Dayna Thompson | October 23, 2017 The TransFormation Alliance (TFA), a collaboration of metro Atlanta organizations that promotes the development of thriving, mixed-income communities anchored by transit, has named Odetta MacLeish-White as its first managing director. Read More Tags: Transit
EarthCraft Awards Celebrate “Well-Built for Well-Being” Excellence Green Building Southface Staff | October 20, 2017 Last night, 15 awards were presented as a part of EarthCraft’s annual Celebration of Excellence, which recognizes projects, teams, builders, contractors, and organizations that have excelled in their commitment to the EarthCraft program. Founded in 1999 by Southface and the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, EarthCraft is a regional green building certification program focused on high performance and resource efficiency. A leader in sustainable building practices, EarthCraft helps deliver energy efficiency, exceptional indoor air quality and improved comfort to families, … Continue reading “EarthCraft Awards Celebrate “Well-Built for Well-Being” Excellence” Read More Tags: EarthCraft
The Link between Health and Built Environments Building Health Dayna Thompson | October 17, 2017 We’ve learned since grade school that outdoor air pollution has a significant impact on our health, but what about the hidden dangers of poor indoor air quality (IAQ)? While many of us know dust, smoke and pet dander found in homes can cause and trigger respiratory illnesses, it is easy for people to overlook the carcinogens that are lurking in building envelopes. As prefabricated materials became more and more common during the construction boom in the 20th century, cheaper materials … Continue reading “The Link between Health and Built Environments” Read More Tags:
Catching up with Fulcrum Award Winners: Project Tap In Education Dayna Thompson | October 12, 2017 With a call for “Raising Consciousness, Tipping the Balance,” the 2017 Southface Fulcrum Awards recognized the programs, people, buildings, movements and organizations that demonstrate excellence in pursing Southface’s vision: a regenerative economy, responsible resource use and social equity through a healthy built environment for all. The second annual awards were held this past March at Southface’s Greenprints Conference, and as we approach the third annual Fulcrum Awards, we decided to check in with the past three winners to see how … Continue reading “Catching up with Fulcrum Award Winners: Project Tap In” Read More Tags: Water Conservation
Remembering EarthCraft Achievement: Part 2 Green Building Dayna Thompson | October 4, 2017 The EarthCraft Celebration of Excellence is just over two weeks away, and with that comes Part Two of our series remembering past winners of EarthCraft awards (if you missed Part One, you can still check it out). EarthCraft’s commitment to sustainability and its focus on high performance buildings is exemplified through many of its projects, including the two below: Read More Tags: EarthCraft
Architects Foundation names New Executive Director About Us Dayna Thompson | September 27, 2017 The Architects Foundation Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Marci Reed, CFRE, MPA, to serve as the Executive Director of the organization. Starting on October 2nd, Reed will be responsible for all programs and activities related to the Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Reed joins the Architects Foundation from Southface Energy Institute, where she served as the Chief Officer of Development and Communications. At Southface, Reed directed key management initiatives, oversaw … Continue reading “Architects Foundation names New Executive Director” Read More Tags: Staff
Southface Celebrates Its Nineteenth Visionary Dinner Events Dayna Thompson | September 26, 2017 On Tuesday, September 19, the Oceans Ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium was packed with eager guests of Southface’s annual fundraising gala. Sustainability professionals from across the southeast attend the wine-paired, five-course dinner each year to support Southface’s efforts to promote sustainable homes, workplaces and communities. Close to 400 business leaders, nonprofit executives, policymakers and sustainability enthusiasts joined us to celebrate the leadership of Andrea Pinabell and the collaboration among cities to create healthy and resilient communities. As our most visible … Continue reading “Southface Celebrates Its Nineteenth Visionary Dinner” Read More Tags: Visionary Dinner
