Ecosphere

Hey Atlantans (and visiting greenies) be on the lookout for this traveling sustainability exhibit <– is that an oxymoron? No matter it should be an interesting exhibit.  See the exhibit description below and links to more info. on the MODA web site and others:
“In celebration of Atlanta’s diverse mix of certified green building projects, Museum [...]

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On January 12, 2010 the State of California announced the unanimous adoption of CALGREEN the first in the nation mandatory code, requiring all new buildings in the state to be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. The new code goes into effect on January 1, 2011.
CALGREEN, as described in an article on www.eco-structure.com “will require [...]

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Just heard this today: Beginning in November the Sundance Channel is going to present a six part series on Sustainable Architecture – let’s hope they don’t forget the value of site and Landscape Architecture in the process. It should be an interesting presentation.
And if you missed it PBS started a new Ken Burn’s series (also [...]

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Your support is needed!  In June of 2008, Mayor Shirley Franklin authorized Sustainable Atlanta  to set up a Sustainable Building Taskforce  to focus on re-writing the city’s building ordinance to bring it into compliance with the sustainability goals of Architecture 2030, which would require all buildings built or renovated in the city to meet sustainability and energy [...]

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It has just been announced that the US Green Building Council (USGBC) has formally granted the Southface Energy Institute’s new Eco Office the LEED Platinum certification.  It was long expected, but having the official plaque to place on the wall means a lot to Southface!
 
The Southface Energy Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting [...]

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