Southface Institute

Tomorrow is the day!

Join us for the Southface Summer Solstice tomorrow night at 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta. Come hang with the Southface community, soak up the summer light, and make a night of it.

Here's what's in store:
— Two drink tickets to toast the solstice
— Savory bites with old and new friends
— Live World Cup games streaming all evening
— Yard games — co****le and more

Evening Schedule
5:00–6:00 PM | VIP Reception on the Southface Rooftop
6:00–8:00 PM | Main Event

Tickets
General Admission: $50
VIP: $125 (includes two tickets + rooftop reception)
Sponsorship opportunities still available!

Grab your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eJiyAJnn
Sponsorship info: https://lnkd.in/eMi5K4JE

Wear your favorite jersey, bring your A-game at co****le, and we'll see you out there!

One of the longest days of the year calls for a celebration — and we're throwing one!

Join us for the Southface Summer Solstice this Thursday, June 25th at 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta. Come hang with the Southface community, soak up the summer light, and make a night of it.

Here's what's in store:
— Bee Expo with our partners at Alvéole, featuring our very own Southface rooftop beehive
— Two drink tickets to toast the solstice
— Savory bites with old and new friends
— Live World Cup games streaming all evening
— Yard games — co****le and more

Evening Schedule
5:00–6:00 PM | VIP Reception on the Southface Rooftop
6:00–8:00 PM | Main Event

Tickets
General Admission: $50
VIP: $125 (includes two tickets + rooftop reception)
Sponsorship opportunities still available!

Grab your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eJiyAJnn
Sponsorship info: https://lnkd.in/eMi5K4JE

Wear your favorite jersey, bring your A-game at co****le, and we'll see you out there!

One of the longest days of the year calls for a celebration, and we're throwing one!

Join us for the Southface Summer Solstice on June 25th at 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta. Come hang with the Southface community, soak up the summer light, and make a night of it.

Here's what's in store:

— Bee Expo with our partners at Alvéole, featuring our very own Southface rooftop beehive
— Two drink tickets to toast the solstice
— Savory bites with old and new friends
— Live World Cup games streaming all evening
— Yard games — co****le and more

Evening Schedule:
5:00–6:00 PM | VIP Reception on the Southface Rooftop
6:00–8:00 PM | Main Event

Tickets:
Early Bird: $40 through June 20th | $50 after
VIP: $125 (includes two tickets + rooftop reception)

Sponsorship opportunities still available!

Grab your tickets: https://southface.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/CnP_PaaS__category?sid=a7jQi00000004urIAA&cat_id=a5sQi000002wj21IAA&mode=site

Sponsorship info: https://www.southface.org/resource/summer-solstice-sponsorship-proposal/

Wear your favorite jersey, bring your A-game at co****le, and we'll see you out there!

You're invited.

Southface's Summer Solstice Celebration is happening June 25th and your ticket includes drinks, bites, and access to our Bee Expo with . Come spend the longest days of the year with a community working toward a brighter, greener future.

VIP Rooftop Reception | 5 - 6 PM
Main Event | 6 - 8 PM
241 Pine St NE, Atlanta

Early Bird Tickets: $40 through June 20 | $50 after

Ticket link: https://southface.my.salesforce-sites.com/forms/CnP_PaaS__category?sid=a7jQi00000004urIAA&cat_id=a5sQi000002wj21IAA&mode=site

Southface is excited to welcome Aliyah Jackson to campus this summer as our Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) Summer Fellow supporting the BIT for Resilient HBCUs program.

This is also a special milestone for us as it marks the third year in a row that we’ve had the opportunity to host a fellow from Clark Atlanta University through the SOFF Summer Fellowship program.

Aliyah brings experience across engineering, STEM education, sustainability, and community engagement, and we’re looking forward to having her support the next phase of our BIT for Resilient HBCUs work over the next 10 weeks.

One of the most rewarding parts of programs like this is seeing students move beyond the classroom and apply their talents to real-world challenges and real communities.

Welcome to the team, Aliyah! We’re excited for what’s ahead this summer.

Final reminder: our webinar is happening this Wednesday, May 27 !

“Tenants don’t renew leases because of a certification. They renew because the building feels like somewhere they want to be.”

Join Southface Institute, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and for a 30-minute conversation exploring how sustainability efforts can move beyond reporting and certifications to create spaces people genuinely connect with.

We’ll discuss:
-What tenants actually expect from green buildings in 2026
-How sustainability can strengthen engagement and retention
-What leading buildings are doing differently to make sustainability visible and meaningful onsite

Featuring:
-Ryan Snow, U.S. Green Building Council
-Noémie Turcotte, Alvéole
-Stephen Ward, Southface Institute

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time!
https://www.alveole.com/resources/green-buildings-tenant-experience-webinar

Tenants don’t renew leases because of a certification.

They renew because the building feels like somewhere they want to be.

So what’s the gap between a green building… and one tenants actually love?

Join us for a fast-paced, 𝟑𝟎-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 where we unpack what’s working (and what’s not) at the intersection of sustainability, certification, and real tenant experience.

𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:
• What tenants actually expect from a green building in 2026
• How to make your certification efforts feel real to the people in your building
• What high-performing buildings are doing differently to drive retention

This is for property managers, facility managers, sustainability leaders, and asset managers who want their sustainability story to actually land with tenants.

We’re especially excited to partner with on this conversation, bringing a unique, nature-based lens to how buildings create meaningful, measurable experiences on-site.

And speaking of bringing sustainability to life…
🐝 Did you know Southface Institute has live beehives on campus?

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐛, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
👉 https://myhive.alveole.buzz/southface-institute

Because at the end of the day: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐬) 𝐝𝐨.

Featuring:
• Ryan Snow, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• Stephen Ward, Southface Institute
• Noemie Turcotte, Alvéole

Save Your Spot here:
https://www.alveole.com/resources/green-buildings-tenant-experience-webinar

Building Pathways for the Next Generation of Clean Tech Leaders

This weekend, the Southface Institute was proud to host a meaningful conversation alongside Sustainable Spelman, , and focused on accelerating the clean tech workforce across the African Diaspora.

Thank you to and for sharing their perspectives on leadership, innovation, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the next generation.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, connection, and collaboration.

On May 3, we celebrate Southface’s founding on Sun Day in 1978. This marks 48 years of advancing sustainability through practical solutions that produce lasting impact.

Our story began that day in Woodruff Park, where a group of passionate volunteers gathered for the very first Sun Day, a national call to action for solar energy that reflected a simple truth we still carry forward: meaningful progress starts with committed people working together on practical solutions that create real impact.

From those beginnings, Southface has grown alongside the partners and communities who have shaped our journey, helping turn local ideas into influence felt across Atlanta, the region, and beyond. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of that work.

We’ll carry that spirit forward on May 8 at our Sustainability in Action Roundtable (SART), bringing together local leaders who are tackling today’s challenges and “brightening their corner” through innovation and collaboration.

Join us: https://www.southface.org/sustainability-in-action-roundtable/

At Southface Institute, we believe sustainable living should be accessible to all. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Georgia Interfaith Power & Light, Electrify Decatur, the City of Decatur, and Let's Go Electric to offer free virtual workshops on home electrification and energy efficiency.

Join Electrify Decatur at noon on May 5, May 6, or June 3 to learn how electrifying your home can benefit your wallet and the environment. These workshops are designed to provide clear, practical information and connect participants with programs that make electrification affordable and achievable.

Event Page (scroll to "News & Events" to find Zoom registration links): https://www.letsgoelectric.com/electrify-decatur/