Southface Institute

As a national nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Southface Institute leverages advocacy, education, and services to improve health, the environment, and economic opportunity. Every day, we empower communities, governments, and businesses to create change.

Together with our partners, we engage regulators, policymakers, and communities to make sustainability the standard, building a better future in the process.

Education is ingrained in everything we do. By advancing building science knowledge and training the next generation of trade workers, we’re creating a world where everyone can live sustainably.

From fee-based design consulting to facilities grants and community planning, Southface offers a range of services that meet sustainability needs and equip people to boldly build together.

With immense experience and a shared commitment to achieving a sustainable future, our team leverages their expertise to help communities thrive.

Southface operates from offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Sarasota, Florida. We focus on driving meaningful change across the Southeast US and far beyond, with programs, platforms, and partnerships that influence sustainable practices in 15 countries and counting.

Atlanta, Georgia Our headquarters in Atlanta is known as the Eco Office . Half of the building is renovated home while the other half is a custom commercial space. Together, they showcase over 100 off-the-shelf sustainable technologies and design techniques.