Sustainability Initiatives
A Model for Environmental Stewardship
A Naturally Harmonious Community
Rowen is committed to environmental stewardship, creating a campus where natural beauty, clean energy experts and sustainable innovation converge. With zero-emission strategies at its core, Rowen sets new global benchmarks for responsible development.
Designed as a living laboratory, the campus integrates seamlessly with the land’s natural contours, preserving open spaces, saving the shady limbs of 100 year old oaks and hickories and installing 100 percent native plantings. This thoughtful approach fosters a harmonious relationship between life and design, where nature’s harmony and artistic inspiration drive world changing innovations.
Cultural Resources Study
In partnership with the University of Georgia, Rowen has identified historically and environmentally significant areas for protection which it has incorporated into its long-term design plan and strategy.
Rowen Design Guidelines
Greenroads Pilot Program
The Latest News from Rowen
Media Coverage
Would You Live in a Sustainable Community? Real-Estate Developers Are Betting On It
Originally appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Some residents and businesses are putting down roots in communities tailored to meet a high environmental bar There’s a neighborhood nestled in Ann Arbor, Mich., where the houses are all-electric and nothing relies on fossil fuels. The community is part of a broader push to build more […]
Board Meetings
Public Notice: Rowen Foundation November 2025 Board Meeting
Digital Meeting Details: Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm EST Click here to register! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
Newsletters
Rowen Newsletter: October 30, 2025
On Oct. 13, Rowen’s mission came to life at the 2025 Convergence Summit. More than 200 scientists, artists, educators, and business leaders came together to celebrate the convergence of art and science—exploring ideas that spanned neuro-arts, technology, conservation and the evolving relationship between humanity and the digital world.