Dennis Creech's guest appearances

Dennis Creech

Southeast Green - Speaking of Green

Serenbe Stories 

Ray C. Anderson

Katharine Wilkinson

Laura Turner

Jeff Tkach

Laura Flusche

Larry Johnson

Kate Edwards

Steve Nygren

Tim Trefzer

Kim Eierman

John Graham

Danny Seo

Terry Lin

Sarah Susanka

Kevin Green

OwlTail

When Dennis Creech started Southface, energy wasn't even a part of the environmental conversation. He knew it would be one of the most significant issues our society would face, and in this episode he talks about the positive effects of green building and how Atlanta is leading the nation in reducing energy and water demand. Dennis also tells us about the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design on Georgia Tech's campus, and how it's changing the global conversation on conservation.Definitions, People + Organizations MentionedGreen Prints Ray C. AndersonRocky Mountain Institute1996 Summer OlympicsEnergy Star CertificationEarthCraftLEEDHomebuilders AssociationHowie FrumpkinBosch NetZero HouseAgnes Scott CollegeEmory University GA Tech U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings ChallengeSplit Incentive- Split incentives are a barrier to the deployment of energy efficiency measures in buildings. Split incentives occur when those responsible for paying energy bills (the tenant) are not the same entity as those making the capital investment decisions (the landlord or building owner). Living Building- A living building generates all of its own energy, captures and treats its water, and operates cleanly and efficiently in harmony with nature. Net Positive- A business standard aiming to provide restorative and positive impacts on people, planet, and society.  Equity in Building Design- Diversity in design and consideration in public spaces including restrooms, private activity spaces for nursing mothers and safe public spaces for school-aged children. Kendeda FundKendeda BuildingSouthfaceBiophilic Solutions Promo

When Dennis Creech started Southface, energy wasn't even a part of the environmental conversation. He knew it would be one of the most significant issues our society would face, and in this episode he talks about the positive effects of green building and how Atlanta is leading the nation in reducing energy and water demand. Dennis also tells us about the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design on Georgia Tech's campus, and how it's changing the global conversation on conservation.Definitions, People + Organizations Mentioned<a href="https://www.southface.org/greenprints/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Prints </a> <a href="https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/biography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray C. Anderson </a> <a href="https://rmi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain Institute </a> <a href="https://www.olympic.org/atlanta-1996" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1996 Summer Olympics </a> <a href="https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/earn-recognition/energy-star-certification" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Energy Star Certification </a> <a href="https://earthcraft.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EarthCraft </a> <a href="https://www.usgbc.org/leed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEE</a>D <a href="https://hbag.org/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homebuilders Association </a> <a href="https://deohs.washington.edu/faculty/howard-frumkin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Howie Frumpkin </a> <a href="http://www.boschexperiencecenter.com/bosch-net-zero-home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bosch NetZero House </a> <a href="https://www.agnesscott.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Agnes Scott College </a> <a href="http://www.emory.edu/home/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emory University</a> <a href="https://www.gatech.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GA Tech </a> <a href="https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/challenge/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings Challenge </a> <a href="https://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/energy/files/hvac-factsheet-split-incentives.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Split Incentive</a>- Split incentives are a barrier to the deployment of energy efficiency measures in buildings. Split incentives occur when those responsible for paying energy bills (the tenant) are not the same entity as those making the capital investment decisions (the landlord or building owner). <a href="http://www.sustain.gatech.edu/blog/what-living-building" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Living Building</a>- A living building generates all of its own energy, captures and treats its water, and operates cleanly and efficiently in harmony with nature. <a href="https://ssir.org/articles/entry/net_positive_the_future_of_sustainable_business#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Net Positive</a>- A business standard aiming to provide restorative and positive impacts on people, planet, and society.  <a href="https://trimtab.living-future.org/trim-tab/why-equity-matters-for-everyone-a-new-value-proposition-for-design/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Equity in Building Design</a>- Diversity in design and consideration in public spaces including restrooms, private activity spaces for nursing mothers and safe public spaces for school-aged children. <a href="https://kendedafund.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kendeda Fund </a> <a href="https://livingbuilding.gatech.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kendeda Building </a> <a href="https://www.southface.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southface</a>Biophilic Solutions Promo

Southface Co-Founder Dennis Creech's Influence on National Sustainability

On October 26, 2010 (9:30 to 11:00 a.m.), Southface and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) will host the official unveiling of the Southeast Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Training (SWEET) Center.  The SWEET Center is a positive example of ARRA funds in action! To date, Southface’s SWEET program has trained more than 700 weatherization professionals in home retrofitting and energy-efficiency skills, benefiting over 3,500 low-income households. Join us as we discuss with Dennis Creech, Executive Director of Southface will share the wonderful success story of this new asset to Atlanta.

On October 26, 2010 (9:30 to 11:00 a.m.), Southface and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) will host the official unveiling of the Southeast Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Training (SWEET) Center. The SWEET Center is a positive example of ARRA funds in action! To date, Southface’s SWEET program has trained more than 700 weatherization professionals in home retrofitting and energy-efficiency skills, benefiting over 3,500 low-income households. Join us as we discuss with Dennis Creech, Executive Director of Southface will share the wonderful success story of this new asset to Atlanta.

Green Jobs at the New Sweet Center with Dennis Creech