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,” …
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Event: Open House 6/29/17
Young Israel of Toco Hills achieves EarthCraft Light Commercial Gold
Young Israel of Toco Hills, a Modern Jewish Orthodox community in Atlanta, Georgia, first opened its doors in 1994. Ten years ago, the synagogue realized that it was quickly outgrowing …
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Dan Martin Pool House Achieves EarthCraft Light Commercial Certification
The Dan Martin Pool House at the Garden Hills Pool in Atlanta, Georgia has achieved EarthCraft Light Commercial certification. The Garden Hills Pool is a public facility owned by the …
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Lower Interest Rates for EarthCraft Multifamily
The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface are pleased to announce that Fannie Mae will reward multifamily properties with a green building certification, such as EarthCraft Multifamily, with a …
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St. Margaret’s Callahan Center achieves EarthCraft Light Commercial Certification
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Carrollton, Georgia recently received EarthCraft Light Commercial certification for the Callahan Center, a new 6,600 square foot building that will be used for administrative purposes and …
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Georgia Northwestern Turning Home Construction Green
College builds energy-efficient green home on campus. A year-long construction project designed to teach how to build homes in an earth-friendly way reached completion last Thursday on Georgia Northwestern Technical …
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NorSouth Constructs Awarded 2014 EarthCraft Communities Project of the Year
Leading Southeast contractor recognized for sustainable partnership in the multi-phase redevelopment of Decatur Housing Authority’s Allen Wilson Community. Southeast green building certification program EarthCraft announced its 2014 award winners in …
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EarthCraft Program Celebrates 15th Anniversary
EarthCraft Awards highlight excellence within the program The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) and Southface celebrated the 15th anniversary of the EarthCraft program at the October 29 EarthCraft Celebration …
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EarthCraft: 15 Years of Innovation
Published in the Atlanta Building News – content contributed by Southface staff The EarthCraft green building certification program was developed by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface in 1999. …