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Meet the EarthCraft Team

We’re a team of dedicated professionals, building scientists, technical experts, and marketing gurus. While we might be from different places and come to the table with different skills, we each share a passion for our buildings, our communities and our planet. Meet the EarthCraft faces inspiring green spaces: -Stephen DeLaurier- EarthCraft Light Commercial Been working …

Remembering EarthCraft Achievement: Part 1

On October 19, Southface will celebrate the EarthCraft Celebration of Excellence, an annual award ceremony that recognizes builders, architects, developers and contractors for their commitment to exceptional sustainable building design and performance. Founded by Southface and the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association in 1999, EarthCraft is a green building certification program that aims to combat the …

2017 EarthCraft Awards: Celebrating Excellence

Well-built for well-being deserves to be celebrated Each year, EarthCraft recognizes excellent projects, as well as builders, developers and project team members who exhibit steadfast commitment to sustainable building practices. The EarthCraft Celebration of Excellence is also an opportunity to highlight program partners whose services continue to shape and improve the green building industry. EarthCraft …

EarthCraft Sustainable Preservation Named a Finalist in 2017 Atlanta E3 Awards

EarthCraft Sustainable Preservation (ECSP), a partnership between Southface and The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, has been selected as a finalist in the Built Environment category for the 2017 Atlanta E3 Awards. The E3 Awards celebrate the companies, organizations and people who deserve recognition for their work in sustainable business practices. ECSP revitalizes underused or …

One State Leads the Way in Zero Energy Homes – You Probably Know Which One

Recent reports from the Net-Zero Energy Coalition indicate that net-zero energy homes are becoming more popular, thanks in large part to changing local energy standards and specifications. “Net-zero energy homes,” more simply known as “zero energy homes,” produce enough energy to meet its total energy consumption needs, as explained by the Department of Energy (DOE). …

Have you registered for our September Builder Training?

On September 19, 2016, Southface is holding an EarthCraft Builder Training at their SWEET Center in Atlanta. Completing this training is the first step to becoming a certified EarthCraft Builder. All projects pursuing an EarthCraft Certification must be completed by one of our certified builders. Our Builder Trainings take a building science approach to high …

Please join us for our upcoming EarthCraft Builder training on August 25.

Whether you are interested in becoming an EarthCraft Builder or you just want to brush up on the latest construction practices, the EarthCraft builder course will prepare you for continued success. Throughout this one day course, instructors will address best practices for sustainable/high performance construction and the specific standards within the EarthCraft program. Completion of …

Happy Birthday Southface

Looking Back to SUN Day, May 3, 1978: Southface’s First Birthday The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 changed the public’s perception of the environment. However, while the production and use of energy was a major driver behind many of the serious global and local environmental challenges of the day, few in the environmental …

EarthCraft Virginia now Viridiant

EarthCraft’s partner in Virginia has undergone some exciting new program changes including a name change and an increased focus on different aspects of sustainability while maintaining its commitment to the EarthCraft program. EarthCraft Virginia is transforming to serve an even broader audience by expanding efforts in education, consultation and certification. They will continue to serve hundreds …

New HVAC Training Avaliable

Designing and Installing High-Performance HVAC Systems the EarthCraft Way Due to recent interest, a new EarthCraft HVAC training has been scheduled. The training will take place at Southface’s SWEET Center on May 26, from 9AM to 5PM. The focus of the course will be creating high performance HVAC systems using EarthCraft’s above code standards as guidance. …