

For more than 40 years, Southface Institute, a nonprofit 501(C)3 organization, has been a leader in the research, design and implementation of a regenerative economy, one that gives back more than it uses. Southface works in collaboration with a network of partner nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, universities and technical experts to implement sustainable, high-performance and scalable solutions in homes, workplaces and communities.
Our three overarching goals include:
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Achieving climate mitigation and resilience at the intersection of the built and natural environments
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Increasing health and equity through improvements to the built environment
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Building the knowledge base and workforce to catalyze the transition to a regenerative economy
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EarthCraft serves as a blueprint for energy, water and resource efficient buildings throughout the Southeast.
EarthCraft-certified properties provide the following advantages to their occupants.
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Increased quality of life through improved air quality:
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EarthCraft-certified buildings provide healthier and safer indoor environments than traditional structures because they are designed to maximize indoor air quality and minimize exposure to airborne toxins and pollutants.
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Employees that work in EarthCraft-certified properties have cited an increased quality of life at work and improved
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performance and productivity.
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EarthCraft buildings have built-in ventilation systems that provide fresh air and reduce moisture and the potential of mold.
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Maintaining indoor comfort is ensured through a well-built, well-insulated building envelope, as well as a properly sized and installed heating and cooling system.
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A smart financial decision for renters or homeowners.
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Building occupants save money from day one on utility bills through lower operating and maintenance costs.
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EarthCraft properties, especially homes, often spend fewer days on the market and have a higher resale value than comparable conventional homes and buildings.
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Conservation of energy, water and natural resources:
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Materials that meet EarthCraft’s requirements are durable, low-maintenance, recycled and rapidly renewable.
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EarthCraft homes, on average, are 30% more energy-efficient, which can result in a reduction of over 1,100 pounds of greenhouse gases introduced into the atmosphere each year.
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EarthCraft properties conserve water through highly-efficient fixtures, reducing stormwater pollution.
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EarthCraft Sustainable Preservation
Program Highlights
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Sustainable building certification for historic commercial, multifamily and single-family residential structures
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Combined historic preservation principles with energy and water efficiency standards
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Third-party field verification and diagnostic testing
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Modest project registration costs
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Program designed and implemented by building science experts
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Streamlined verification process
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EarthCraft Renovation
Program Highlights
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Third-party field verification and diagnostic testing
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Modest project registration costs
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Program designed and implemented by building science experts
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Streamlined verification process