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Peter Katz speaks on New Urbanism

Peter Katz (an original co-founder of The Congress for the New Urbanism) reflects on CNU’s beginnings and its current condition, including comments on geopolitical implications of America’s development pattern. This is a great look into the theory as a whole … Continue reading

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Learn about New Urbanism

New Urbanism is a concept that is sweeping the nation and popping up in more and more developments right here in Atlanta: Glenwood Park, Edgewood Retail District, and the in-progress Ponce City Market (City Hall East) for a few examples. … Continue reading

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Start Building Your Dream Sunroom Today!

Get started on your dream sunroom today, just in time for spring! Take a look at these ten tips for construction design from Houzz.com: No matter what the weather’s like in your part of the country, seasonal rooms and sunrooms … Continue reading

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Big Kitchen Remodel in a Small Space

Check out this video from GreenovationTV.com that shows how a kitchen remodel with limited square footage, can be easily turned into a high-efficiency and low-energy using center of the home! This kitchen remodel features clever use of space for maximum … Continue reading

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Home Renovation photos on our award-winning Houzz.com Profile!

This spectacular complete home renovation in North Atlanta now has its own profile on our award-winning Houzz profile! Check out all the amazing transformation photos and let us know how we can help you achieve the home of YOUR dreams! … Continue reading

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Home Renovation photos now on HomeTalk!

This spectacular complete home renovation in North Atlanta now has its own profile on our HomeTalk profile! Check out all the amazing transformation photos and let us know how we can help you achieve the home of YOUR dreams! Call … Continue reading

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Heirloom Design Build is now on DwellingGawker.com!

If you’re a “Dwelling Gawker,” be sure to add Heirloom Design Build as your friend on DwellingGawker.com! As a Top Atlanta Builder and General Contractor, we’ll be featuring several of our home renovations, remodels, indoor and outdoor projects, etc. on … Continue reading

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Complete Home Renovation Photos now on Facebook!

Make sure you check out the full Facebook photo album of the complete home renovation project that we just completed in the North Atlanta neighborhood of Jett Forest here! Heirloom Design Build is Atlanta’s top tier unrestricted builder, specialized in … Continue reading

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Power Assisted Roof Vents: Lose Heat, Save Money!

You can always clean your vents, air conditioning units, clear out your attic and/or add new insulation to your home, but one sure-fire way to save money on power bills this spring and summer is to add power assisted roof … Continue reading

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Home Renovation in Jett Forest Estates

Check out the photos from our newest full home renovation in the North Atlanta neighborhood of Jett Forest Estates!  You can find them on our Facebook and Hometalk pages (see below).  Here’s a sneak peek: Heirloom Design Build is Atlanta’s … Continue reading

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Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association Installs 2013 Board of Directors

From Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association: On Thursday, January 10, the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) installed its 2013 Board of Directors, including Heirloom Design Build’s Dave Radlmann! The evening began with a cocktail reception and presentation recognizing the … Continue reading

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Park Pride Conference 2013: Activating Parks for Healthy Communities

Registration is now open for the 2013 Park Pride conference and the pre-conference tours. Park Pride is hosting its 12th Annual Parks and Greenspace Conference at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on March 25, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, supported by Atlanta Builder … Continue reading

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Atlanta Beltline Docent Tour This Thursday at 2pm!

If you’d like to get a sneak peek at the new docent-led tours of the Eastside trail of the Atlanta Beltline, mark your calendars for this Thursday afternoon at 2pm! We’ll be meeting behind Parish Restaurant in Inman Park and … Continue reading

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Indoor Porch Design Ideas

Indoor porches, whether they are screened-in or encased with glass, are a perfect way to add value and convenience to your home with a minimal price tag. Check out some of these inspirational design ideas from Better Homes & Gardens … Continue reading

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Heirloom Design Build awarded in Houzz’s 2013 ‘Best of Remodeling’

Heirloom Design Build is so honored to have just been awarded as one of Houzz’s 2013 “Best of Remodeling” winners! Check out our Houzz.com profile to see why we won in the “Customer Satisfaction” category (“based on homeowner members who … Continue reading

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Eco-friendly meets style: Light Fixtures

Going green doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style! Check out these eco-friendly light fixtures that would add a high level of design to your home as well as taking away some dollar signs on your energy bill. This article, from … Continue reading

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Cleaning air conditioners in the spring

Spring is just around the corner (especially with all these spring-like temperatures we’ve been having in early January)! Prep your house’s air conditioning units for maximal efficiency before you need to start using it with these easy steps via FamilyHandyman.com. … Continue reading

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How to apply for Home Renovation Tax Credits

Article via TheDailyGreen.com Have you been making those updates to your home to make it more eco-friendly? Be sure you take the necessary steps to get those tax credits you deserve! Check out this step-by-step article from TheDailyGreen.com: As we’ve … Continue reading

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Classic Bathroom Renovation

See more bathroom renovations here. Looking for a bathroom renovation, or just a small remodel that can largely increase your house price? Let us help you! Check out these two awesome bathroom renovations where we changed these old style bathrooms … Continue reading

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Complete Classic Ranch Renovation

Check out the before and after pictures and video of the awesome remodel project we just completed on East Clifton Road! The original house has a beautifully-designed sunroom with a really unique ceiling that looks like a color-block painting. We … Continue reading

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Gazebo Design Ideas

Article and photos from Better Homes & Gardens: A deck addition became an outdoor suite with the addition of this gazebo. The structure’s shingled roof traps out sunlight and supports a ceiling fan, but the true beauty of this gazebo … Continue reading

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Solar Hot Water Systems by Trade Secrets

How to identify the most practical setup for a solar hot water system based on the needs of the climate, building, and the households. Passive System In passive system, also known as thermosiphon system, the tank sits above the collectors. … Continue reading

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10 Eco-friendly Home Construction Options for Any Budget

Cunningham, Matt.  “10 Eco-friendly Home Construction Options for Any Budget”  06 January 2011.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/construction/green/10-eco-friendly-construction-options-any-budget.htm>  30 November 2012. Today’s homeowners are more aware than ever of the demands their appliances, lawns and heating and cooling needs have on the planet’s … Continue reading

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(Video) Complete Ranch Renovation

Please refresh the web page if you can’t see the video. Click here to see the full description of the project.    Looking for a great, affordable home in the up-and-coming area of East Atlanta? Look no further! Thanks to … Continue reading

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Work in Progress (Update Bi-weekly): 1013 Euclid House Project

“We’re very excited to bring this historical influenced home into the Inman Park neighborhood. In addition, we are very excited that the home will be a candidate for EarthCraft and EnergyStar.”    – Dave Radlmann, LEED AP, CGC Heirloom Design Build is … Continue reading

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Work in Progress (Update Bi-weekly): 1013 Euclid House Project

“We’re very excited to bring this historical influenced home into the Inman Park neighborhood. In addition, we are very excited that the home will be a candidate for EarthCraft and EnergyStar.”    — Dave Radlmann, LEED AP, CGC Heirloom Design Build is … Continue reading

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Greening Up Your Renovation: Remodel Atlanta article

Have you seen the latest issue of Remodel Atlanta? The Spring/Summer 2012 edition features a great article on “Greening Up Your Renovation” by Heirloom Design Build CEO and Chairman of Atlanta’s Green Building Council, Dave Radlmann! In this article, Dave … Continue reading

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