Montage Deer Valley Awarded Silver Level Certification under LEED® for New Construction

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Montage Deer Valley, which opened in Park City, Utah in December 2010 has been awarded Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction V2.2.  This third-party rating system has been designed to encourage the design, construction and the operations of more sustainable buildings. Montage Deer Valley, the first certified hotel in the state of Utah, is a newly constructed mixed-use hotel and residential project which has been LEED certified as a single development, denoting it as a high performance building that is a responsible, efficient and healthy place to live and work.  

"We're gratified to have created a hotel and residential project in Park City that has obtained LEED certification," said Alan J. Fuerstman, Founder and CEO of Montage Hotels & Resorts.  "It's a fitting tribute to our developer, The Athens Group, our designers, construction team, Park City and the ongoing efforts of the entire Montage Deer Valley staff that luxury and sustainability can be synonymous."

Fewer than 100 hotels worldwide have achieved LEED certification at Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum levels. The specific LEED for New Construction V2.2 rating system designations reflect assessments of factors such as site selection, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.

"Montage Deer Valley's LEED certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. "The urgency of USGBC's mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and Montage Deer Valley serves as a prime example with just how much we can accomplish."

Montage Deer Valley worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in concert with the agency's Environmentally Responsible Redevelopment and Reuse Initiative.   "Montage agreed to incorporate significant sustainable features such as minimizing waste, preserving open space, and using renewable energy in the Empire Canyon project, which is a key reason why EPA included it in the Environmentally Responsible Redevelopment and Reuse (ER3) initiative, said Elliott Gilberg, Director of EPA's Office of Site Remediation Enforcement.  It is exciting to see this project come to fruition."

"Montage Deer Valley was able to implement a number of energy efficient measures, sustainable building practices, and operating policies that reinforces our organizations overall commitment to sustainability," said Mark Slymen, Director of Sustainability for Montage Hotels & Resorts and a LEED Accredited Professional who oversaw adoption and implementation of required LEED elements for the hotel.  Some of these commitments include: diversion of over 82% of generated construction waste from local landfills, utilization of both regional and recycled materials, implementing both energy and water efficient equipment and fixtures, and green housekeeping, purchasing and landscaping policies.

About Montage Deer Valley

Opened in December 2010 in the year-round community of Park City, Utah, Montage Deer Valley promises to be North America's finest mountain resort destination. Reminiscent of great mountain lodges, this refined Mountain Craftsman resort is less than five minutes from Park City's celebrated Main Street, and an easy 40-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Engaging all-season indoor and outdoor activities include ski-in, ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort, named America's #1 ski resort by Ski magazine an unprecedented four consecutive years (2008- 2011). The 154 deluxe guestrooms, and more than 66 suites and private residences ranging from one to four bedrooms, feature fireplaces and expansive views of the majestic Wasatch Front. The resort also offers extensive 24-hour services; several inventive dining options; a gourmet gastro-pub with bowling lanes, billiards, darts and nostalgic arcade games; a 35,000-square-foot alpine-inspired spa; outdoor pool and whirlpools; outdoor terrace with fire pits; one-of-a-kind retail shops, a fine arts collection and 50,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor event space for executive meetings and special events. Developed by The Athens Group and designed by HKS Hill Glazier Studio, the resort has been named to the 2011 Conde Nast Traveler's annual "Hot List," Robb Report's 2011 "Best of the Best" and Travel + Leisure's annual "IT" list for the world's best new hotels.  Montage Deer Valley is represented in Preferred Hotels & Resorts' worldwide collection.  For reservations, contact a travel professional, call (888) 604-1301 or visit www.montagedeervalley.com

About Montage Hotels & Resorts

Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company's flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company's second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. The newest property is Montage Deer Valley® in Park City, Utah, that opened December 2010. www.montagehotels.com

Contact:
Dan Howard, Director of Public Relations
Montage Deer Valley
(435) 604-1390  [email protected]

Danielle Perrone
M Booth & Associates
(212) 539-3240  [email protected]

SOURCE Montage Hotels & Resorts