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Heirloom Design Build Wins Four Gold, Two Silver at 2014 OBIE Awards
Heirloom Design Build was named winner of six 2014 OBIE awards by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA). These award were given at the 34th Annual OBIE award ceremony on November 8.
The OBIE awards are renowned for recognizing excellence in the homebuilding industry. Heirloom Design Build was honored for exceptional performance in green building, architectural design, overall construction quality and urban revitalization.
The GAHBA and the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council granted the following gold awards to Heirloom Design Build:
- Best EarthCraft House of the year – 2,000+ square feet
- Best Green House of the year – 2,000+ square feet
- Single Family Builder – Best home of the year – $650,000 to $799,999
- Single Family Urban Redevelopment/Revitalization of the year – Detached Home
$700,000+
Heirloom Design Build was granted the following silver awards:
- Best Building Design – $750,000+
- Single Family Urban Redevelopment/Revitalization – Detached $450,000 to $549,999
“A lot of planning, creative design and execution is invested into all of our projects. We are very excited to be recognized for our efforts.” Says Dave Radlmann, CEO of Heirloom Design Build. “We are honored to receive such a prestigious award.”
“Heirloom Design Build Wins EarthCraft House Project of the Year”
- Heirloom Design Build won the award for leadership and excellence in green building design and construction for the new home at 1013 Euclid Avenue, NE in historic Inman Park.
“Heirloom Design Build Wins Gold at 2013 OBIE Awards Ceremony”
- Heirloom Design Build won the award for outstanding design for a single family, detached home in the redevelopment /revitalization category.
“White House Round Table Comes to the Eco Office” (Southface Journal of Sustainable Building Magazine – Spring 2012)
- Urban Eco Group CEO Dave Radlmann talks about Atlanta green Building Council’s strive to take a local leadership role in building a more sustainable build environment. (See page 3)
“New Chairman Elected to Atlanta Green Building Council” By Kali Mallard (Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine – January 2012)
- Heirloom Design Build CEO Dave Radlmann’s new election as Chairman of the Atlanta Green Building Council is discussed in detail.
“Radlmann builds more than buildings” By Tonya Layman (Atlanta Business Chronicle – Dec 9, 2011)
- Heirloom Design Build CEO Dave Radlmann is profiled in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, discussing his new role as Chairman of the Atlanta Green Building Council, and his work with green construction and development.
“Many parts of old homes can be reused” By Doug Deloach (Atlanta Business Chronicle – Oct 28, 2011)
- Heirloom Design Build’s recent Candler Park Victorian home renovations are featured in this article about the recycling trend in Atlanta’s home building industry. CEO Dave Radlmann discusses the goals, challenges, and techniques of home recycling.
“The Straight Story: Green Remodeling” By Michael Anschel (Remodel Atlanta – Spring/Summer 2011)
- Heirloom Design Build’s CEO David Radlmann helps set the story straight on the benefits of green remodeling. (See page 14)
“Not Just for Green Building Anymore! Welcome to the 2011 Georgia Energy Code” By David F. Radlmann (Atlanta Home Building News – Spring 2011)
- Heirloom Design Build’s CEO David Radlmann discusses the new Georgia Energy Codes. (See page 18)
HGTV’s Curb Appeal: The Block
(Episode 207)
- In this episode of Curb Appeal: The Block, Heirloom Design Build (Residential Arm of Urban Eco Group) leads the construction as the sole general contractor and implements designs created by host John Gidding at a home near Turner Field in Atlanta.
“Building, Leasing, and Living Green in the City” by Molly Dickinson (KNOWAtlanta Magazine)
- Read an article in KNOWAtlanta magazine which includes an interview with Heirloom Design Build’s CEO Dave Radlmann.
- Urban Eco Group CEO Dave Radlmann explains how he created a unique new program that awards LEED innovation points through the repurposing of onsite construction waste into permanent art for the community.
“Sculpting his way to LEED credits” by Tristan Roberts (BuildingGreen.com – November 2008)
- Read the BuildingGreen.com article which discusses Heirloom Design Build’s CEO Dave Radlmann’s work with Dwayne Bass in obtaining LEED credits through art.
- Read about Heirloom Design Build’s CEO Dave Radlmann’s work with Sustainable Design Group on aquaponics
“Committed to Green Building Action and Awareness” (SouthEastGreen.com)
- Read about Heirloom Design Build’s CEO Dave Radlmann’s participation in the launching of the new Atlanta Green Building Council at SouthEastGreen.com.
- See the Long Engineering’s website (the civil engineer for the Glenwood Park project) to view several of Dave Radlmann’s professional photographs he took during his 5 year construction management job at Glenwood Park.
“Not on the Resume: Dwayne Bass” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution – August 2008)
- Atlanta Journal Constitution discusses Dave Radlmann and Dwayne Bass’ venture to use recycled construction materials in sculptures as a way to earn a point towards LEED certification.
“Sculptor Transforms Trash into Eco-Friendly Art” by Moni Basu (Atlanta Journal-Constitution – October 2008)
- Atlanta Journal Constitution discusses Dave Radlmann and Dwayne Bass’ venture to use recycled construction materials in sculptures as a way to earn a point towards LEED certification.
“Combining Sustainability and Frugality: Urban Eco Construction” (US Developers Journal – Spring 2010)
- Read the article about Heirloom Design Build’s strategic partner, Urban Eco Group, and their unique approach to sustainability in a struggling economy in the US Developers Journal. (See page 14)
