THE HOOTS GROUP
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For Immediate Release Contact: The Hoots Group
Mia McCorkle
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The Hoots Group Named Renovator of the Year
ATLANTA, GA; May 6, 2008 – Southface and The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
(GAHBA) today announced the 2008 EarthCraft House Builder Award winners. The EarthCraft
House Awards honors builders, developers, renovators and manufacturers that are dedicated to
protecting the environment through its sustainable design and construction of homes,
communities and products. EarthCraft House is a voluntary green building program of the
GAHBA developed through a partnership with Southface, government and industry leaders.
Since the program’s inception in 1999, more than 5,000 homes in the Southeast region have been
certified to EarthCraft House standards.
“EarthCraft House builders are committed to quality construction that protects the planet as well
as the pocketbooks of home buyers. The EarthCraft builders who received awards of excellence
have earned the respect of the entire housing industry and we are proud to honor their
accomplishments,” said Dennis Creech, executive director, Southface.
EarthCraft House reviewed nearly 300 program members and sponsors from five states in seven
categories:
The Renovator of the Year won by The Hoots Group, distinguishes an EarthCraft House
renovator that is going beyond the established measures to decrease energy consumption in an
existing home. The Hoots Group was the only builder to certify all renovation projects to
EarthCraft House standards.
A team of EarthCraft House judges selected the nominees and winners for the 2008 EarthCraft
House awards. The winners were honored at the annual builder’s awards ceremony, last month.
For more information about the program, visit www.earthcrafthouse.org.
About The Hoots Group
The Hoots Group is an EarthCraft builder dedicated to sustainable construction and energyefficiant
standards for new homes and renovations. Founded in 2003, The Hoots Group has
quickly become the leader in eco-friendly building in the Atlanta Metro Area. Go to
www.TheHootsGroup.com for more information.
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