Tag Archives: Southface

8 Challenges of the Tiny House

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on November 17, 2015

Last week, Tiny House Atlanta and Southface hosted a room full of tiny house enthusiasts. Even if you don’t think you want a tiny house, you should give some thought to the idea.… Read more

Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy, Finance, Government, Health, HVAC | Tagged building code, covenants, Department of Transportation, HOA, home owners association, mobile home, Southface, tiny house, tiny house atlanta, zoning ordinance | Leave a comment

2015 AIA Convention Early-Bird Rates End Wednesday!

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on March 16, 2015

RTAblog_EarlyBird If you’re thinking about attending the 2015 American Institute of Architects national convention in Atlanta, you need to sign up now. Early-bird rates end this Wednesday!… Read more

Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy, Finance, Government, Health, HVAC, Water | Tagged AIA, AIA members, AIA National Convention, American Institute of Architects, CRAN, Southface, sustainable homes | Leave a comment

What Conferences Will You Attend in 2013?

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on December 18, 2012

Each year brings a collection of interesting conferences that provide opportunities for learning, fellowship and re-focusing on priorities. Many “industry” conferences are open to the public and offer beginner courses appropriate for folks without technical knowledge. We hope this list … Read more

Posted in Design, Energy, Preservation | Tagged ACI, Affordable Comfort Inc, American Institute of Architects, EcoFocus Film Festival, energy efficiency, Georgia Trust, Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, Greenprints, International Builders Show, LOHAS, LOHAS forum, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders, National Preservation Conference, preservation, Remodeling Show, RESNET, Southface, Southface Energy Institute, sustainable building, TED | Leave a comment

Georgia is Moving Quickly to Lead the Nation in Solar Power

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on December 7, 2012

The Southface Energy Institute of Atlanta, GA hosts a monthly Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable (SART) to create a forum for the presentation and discussion of issues critical to our community. The discussion frames the issues so we understand their impact at … Read more

Posted in Energy, Government | Tagged energy, Georgia Power, Georgia Solar Energy Association, GESA, photovoltaic, power generation, renewable energy, solar power, Southface, Southface Energy Institute | Leave a comment

Steve Mouzon ties planning, design & green building together for Green Building Council

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on June 13, 2012

Architect Steve Mouzon speaks to Green Building Council

The Green Building Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders presented architect Steve Mouzon as its featured speaker for 2012. Other GBC events throughout the year are typically panels and workshops. Previous featured speakers include architects Sarah Susanka and Peter … Read more

Posted in Design, Planning | Tagged AIA Atlanta, architect, Atlanta, Atlanta Home Builders, Congress New Urbanism, design, designer, GBC, Georgia, green, green building, Green Building Council, Mouzon, New Urban Guild, Original Green, planning, Southface, Southface Energy Institute, Steve Mouzon, style, sustainable building, sustainable design, urbanist | Leave a comment