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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Cliffs Green Home Recognized by American Institute of Architects Model at The Cliffs at Mountain Park Noted in Green Category (Greenville, SC: February 15, 2010) The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has recognized the Mountain Park Green Home at The Cliffs at Mountain Park through its AIA Greenville 2009 Design Awards, which celebrate the best of Greenville’s newest architecture. Johnston Design Group is the architect of the home; Postcard from Paris® is the interior design firm; Tutman Group is the builder. The winning projects represent truly exceptional work in architecture and design solutions. “This award program not only recognizes outstanding design but also promotes the remarkable talent and work of Greenville architects, designers, and builders,” says Jeff Tiddy, chairman of the 2009 design awards. “Greenville is home to a host of creative, innovative, and environmentally sensitive professionals. This program highlights their efforts and the results.” The Mountain Park Green Home exemplifies The Cliffs Communities’ long-standing leadership in responsible development, highlighting the ability to design and build homes in an environmentally conscious manner while preserving comfort, style, and quality. The home was also recognized in a national design contest sponsored by Southern Accents magazine and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). “This home serves as an excellent example of how people can have both a responsible, environmentally sensitive house as well as a beautiful, livable home with top-of-the-line features and creature comforts,” notes Scott Beville, president of Cliffs Real Estate Inc. “This recognition reinforces that environmental stewardship can be attractive and comfortable.” Distinguished jurors included Daniel Bennett, FAIA, dean of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn University; David Hinson, FAIA, head of the School of Architecture at Auburn University; Michael Gamble, AIA, associate professor of architecture in the College of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology and a partner in the firm G+G Architects in Atlanta, Georgia. ### ABOUT JOHNSTON DESIGN GROUP Johnston Design Group is a nationally recognized leader in sustainable architecture with the express conviction that every building should enhance the well being of its occupants, achieve economy through conservation, and honor the natural resources inherent in every site. Founded in 2001, the studio offers sustainable design consulting and the authoring of green design guides, conservation development planning, historic preservation and adaptive reuse consulting, and architectural services. An emphasis is placed on the collaborative exploration of climatically responsive design solutions that express the unique vision of a variety of education, mixed use, affordable housing, and custom residential clients. ABOUT POSTCARD FROM PARIS Postcard from Paris is a full-service interior design firm with a 15,000-square-foot retail showroom and design centre in downtown Greenville, SC. Located in Greenville’s historic West End, Postcard from Paris provides comprehensive design services, including interior and exterior design specifications, as well as a fine selection of furniture and accessories, lighting, window treatments, custom linens and bedding, art, rugs, and 18th and 19th century European antiques and accessories. More information can be found at www.postcardfromparis.com or by calling 864-233-6622. ABOUT TUTMAN GROUP Tutman Group is a full-service construction and development company committed to building sustainable “green” homes that are both energy efficient and make good use of our land’s resources. Founded in 2006 by Jeff Tutman, the company is both LEED and EarthCraft certified and has internal departments that assist our clients in all aspects of construction management. With over 20 years of combined experience, Tutman Group brings together the expertise that ensures clients a seamless build experience while employing state of the art technology and techniques. To learn more about sustainable building, call 864.201.8832 or visit www.tutmangroup.com. ABOUT THE CLIFFS COMMUNITIES Founded in 1991 by Jim Anthony, The Cliffs Communities (www.cliffscommunities.com/info) is devoted to the sensible development of residential communities and other properties within the United States and around the world. The Cliffs’ domestic properties include eight premier, private master-planned residential communities located in the heart of the Carolina Preserve between Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC, collectively bordered by hundreds of thousands of acres of national forests and state parks. The golfing experience at The Cliffs is unrivaled: A collection of eight championship courses includes the first U.S. design by Tiger Woods, Gary Player’s new “river course” design, a parkland-style course from Ben Wright, a classic from Tom Jackson, and the only club in America to offer two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses and two Tom Fazio designs. A single, all-encompassing membership offers unlimited access to everything that is The Cliffs – from golf and tennis to marinas and equestrian to restaurants and clubhouses. For more information, call (866) 435-5127 or visit www.cliffscommunities.com. Contact: Meredith Kinsey 864-419-6340 meredith@postcardfromparis.com |