Southface recently completed the EarthCraft Light Commercial Platinum certification for the @joachimherzstiftung foundat

Southface InstituteAugust 31, 2026

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Southface recently completed the EarthCraft Light Commercial Platinum certification for the @joachimherzstiftung foundation's renovation of their founder's home in Covington, GA.

Located on the 2,700-acre Little Springs Farm, the Joachim Herz House now serves as a hub for transatlantic dialogue and exchange, hosting conferences, workshops, and events that support cooperation between Germany and the United States. Sustainability was a top priority throughout the renovation. The facility delivers excellent indoor air quality and net-positive performance through a solar and storage micro-grid, and prioritized reused and locally sourced materials. Learn more about the house and foundation here: https://www.joachim-herz-stiftung.de/en/about-us/joachim-herz-house Learn more about EarthCraft: https://earthcraft.org/

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Southface recently completed the EarthCraft Light Commercial Platinum certification for the @joachimherzstiftung foundation's renovation of their founder's home in Covington, GA.