Sustainability at The Art Institute of Atlanta
Welcome from the Green Committee of The Art Institute of Atlanta (GAIA). The committee was formed in 2007, by The Art Institute of Atlanta faculty and staff, as a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability on campus and in the greater community. GAIA established a web site in Fall 2008 as a part of its commitment to furthering awareness and involvement in sustainability initiatives on campus, to offer an information resource on sustainability issues, and to share news of environmental accomplishments and events on campus as well as community.
Message from the President
Welcome to the Web site for the Green Committee of The Art Institute of Atlanta! Here you can find out about green initiatives at The Art Institute’s campus in Sandy Springs, as well as tips and suggestions for making your life greener both personally and professionally.
Since 1949, The Art Institute of Atlanta has been committed to students and their educational and professional success in their chosen fields. This commitment begins in college and continues through graduates who are lifelong learners and important contributors to their communities.
In addition to their contributions professionally, Ai Atlanta students, faculty, and staff are engaged in their communities other ways, including volunteering their talents and skills to organizations large and small to help make their corner of the world a better place.
The Green Committee of The Art Institute of Atlanta (GAIA) was formed in 2007 as a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability on the campus and in the community. GAIA has established a Web site to communicate their commitment to sustainability, offer a resource for the campus community and the public, and share news of environmental accomplishments and events on campus.
Through GAIA, The Art Institute has fostered awareness and involvement among students, faculty, and staff, and has encouraged a stronger sense of social responsibility.
I invite you to visit this site often and become part of the GAIA community.
Janet S. Day
President
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Campus Events
Social Awareness in Graphic Design - Fall 2009
Katie Obrecht is teaching a course titled “Social Awareness in Graphic Design” in the Fall 2009 quarter. Check out Ms. Obrecht’s book on this topic at Magcloud
Other Events
2012 Imperative Teach-in (contributed by Katie Parker Obrecht)
The 2012 Imperative Teach-in will function as a catalyzing force within design education. The event will help students, faculty and staff confront critical contemporary issues; resource depletion, loss of biodiversity & especially the issue of climate change. The teach-in will challenge institutions to use their resources, expertise and skills to respond to environmental imperatives and work towards embedding ecological literacy in design education by 2012. Get more information at 2012 Imperative Teach-in
News
Efficiency Drive Could Cut Energy Use 23% by 2020, Study Finds - New York Times
The biggest opportunity to improve the nation’s energy situation is a major investment program to make homes and businesses more efficient, according to a study released Wednesday by the consulting firm McKinsey. An investment of $520 billion in improvements like sealing ducts and replacing inefficient appliances could produce $1.2 trillion in savings on energy bills through 2020, the study found. Read more about this opportunity
Animation Contest
Featured Animation – “Recycle”
Created by: Paul Lemke
We would like to have more animations like the one below added to this site but we need your help!
Submit your own animation › ›
