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froM the co-chAirS their guidance along the way. it has been a pleasure to work
with both of you.

members of eight organizations that are invested in
sustainable design came together to sit at the same table Liset Robinson & Richard Nelson
and work on a solution, each member respected for their Co-Chairs - 2013 R&GS Community Outreach Committee
offering of knowledge and their volunteer spirit. These Red and Green Scene
weekend warriors offer a solution that is documented
through this booklet and several presentations.
This was the third year in a row that a foundation of
professionals, along with some wonderful new blood,
collaborated together utilizing the “charrette” methodology,
along with several workshops and some “homework” for all
participants. This hands on approach including on-ground

gatherings such as an ... an extensive site visit, and online
communication over several months time, was accomplished
while participants maintained regular work hours and loads.
it is a testament to the volunteer spirit within the building
and design community that can make a difference.

Through this effort, we expanded our vision outside the
building and the immediate needs of the Lifecycle Building

Center to provide a vision for the future that includes the
surrounding community and provides a catalyst for change
in the City of Atlanta. The effort to provide a design that
would meet the Living Building Challenge was a goal we
were asked to meet by the Lifecycle Building Center, and
one that we took seriously. We hope that you will find this
booklet useful and that it will provide guidance in the years
to come. We thank Shannon Goodman and Adam Deck for

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