Southface Institute: Blog

Our Education and Technical Assistance team has a vast breadth and depth of knowledge—ranging from the fundamentals of building science to LEED® administration to energy code standards to combustion safety—and believes that learning is never finished.

On Thursday, September 8, the Oceans Ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium was filled for Southface's annual Visionary Dinner. Close to 600 business leaders, nonprofit executives, policymakers and sustainability enthusiasts joined us to celebrate outgoing Executive Director Dennis Creech, and his 38 years of service to Southface.

Just how does a building with historical significance, but compromised structural integrity, thrive into the modern age? Join Bourke Reeve on August 13 as he presents on sustainable development and historic preservation.

Linda Klein, long time member of the Southface board and past chair, is assuming the presidency of the American Bar Association next week. In and of itself, her appointment is …

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Two of our staff members have recently been elected to Boards of Directors within the industry.

Dennis Creech was recently honored with the 2016 Armin Maier Community Service Award from the Rotary Club of Atlanta.

Last month Southface was pleased to welcome Lisa Bianchi-Fossati to its staff as Policy Director. In this role Lisa will build upon the achievements of Southface in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions with legislatures and utility commissions.

Dennis Creech was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.

Lisa Bianchi-Fossati to join Southface as Director of Policy in continued support of the region’s growing need for energy efficiency and expanding interest in clean energy technologies.

Meet Laura Capps, the program manager for Southface's work on the Advanced Commercial Buildings Initiative.