Hinge House Receives Award

At the Environmental Virginia Conference 4/2/08, The GAINES Group, in partnership with CATEC, was recognized for a Governor's Environmental Excellence Award. The "Hinge House" received a Gold Award Recognition as part of the Environmental Project Partnership category. The Hinge House is the first-ever LEED Registered house in the country that is built by high school students. Virginia Legislature recognized CATEC for its demonstrated commitment to the stewardship of Virginia's natural Resources through the Hinge House Project.