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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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Atlanta Builder can Make the Most of a Small Backyard

Looking to spruce up your small backyard? Atlanta Builder, Heirloom Design Build can help! Here are some helpful tips for a budget-friendly backyard renovation from Better Homes & Gardens [Pictures via Better Homes & Gardens] – Positioning an outdoor room … Continue reading

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Houzz.com: 307,267 Kitchen Office Home Design Photos

Look at some of the 300,000+ awesome kitchen office design from Houzz.com. The small-house movement has gave birth to a new set of design challenges on how to roll out maximum benefits and amenities of large-scale house into a smaller … 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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HGTV Video: Hemeroscopium House (Spain)

Check out this fantastic video that goes into the construction, design, engineering, and sheer brilliance of architect Anton Garcia Abril’s personal home in Spain. This spectacle of design uses bridge and industrial construction materials to create an innovative design that … 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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5 Essential Considerations for a Landscape Design Project

This is a fantastic article from Houzz.com is a guide for the planning stages of a landscape project. Whether you have a large area ready to be transformed into an outdoor oasis or a small space that just needs a little … 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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Happy New Year from Heirloom Design Build!

Best wishes for a happy and successful 2013 from everyone at Heirloom Design Build! Heirloom Design Build is Atlanta’s top tier unrestricted builder, specialized in design build, new home construction, renovation & addition and other special projects including kitchens, bathrooms, … 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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French Style House Pre-Sale Remodel

This gorgeous, one-of-a-kind property is for sale in the heart of Dunwoody, Georgia. The home is 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath on 0.7 acres. Heirloom Design Build remodeled the house with cost effective design in order for the owner to sell the house … 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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Charming Hobbit Houses

Perhaps your dream home isn’t built into the side of a hill with a round door and a roof made of grass, but some people have wild imaginations! In celebration of The Hobbit, in theaters now, check out a few … 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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Energy Efficient Housing Reaches New Heights In Japan

Daiwa House Industry company in Japan has developed the next generation of energy-efficient housing: a home using rechargeable lithium ion batteries to product so much electricities that the homeowners might end up selling the surplus to local grid. Daiwa House Industry’s residence … Continue reading

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Japanese Soaking Tubs for Bathing Bliss

Winter is here, and a bathtub is the best way to warm up the cold nights. Are you bored of your old-fashioned bathtub and bathroom? Here are some minimalist Japanese-style bathroom where you can not only clean yourself but also … Continue reading

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Christmas Shopping is Upon Us

Four Eco-Friendly Light Fixtures That Will Fuel Your Dream Home Fantasies by Lauren Kelley Eco-friendly can be stylish, too. These recycled light fixtures could be the perfect gifts for holiday season! If you’re like me in that you have an unhealthy … Continue reading

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Heirloom Design Build Featured on The Marietta Daily Journal

Heirloom Design Build is featured on the Marietta Daily Journal. Check out this awesome article on Heirloom’s Victorian residence renovation in Candler Park. Heirloom Design Build took a dilapidated 1890s Victorian house and restored it in a way that preserved … 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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AJC: Making Room for Parents

Check out this week’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution featuring Heirloom Design Build’s CEO Dave Radlmann on our projects where we expanded and transformed the houses to make room for more people in the house! By Lori Johnston For the AJC Multi-generational living … Continue reading

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Setting up an effective “Kitchen Work Triangle”

The distance between the sink, range/oven, and the refrigerator has been the main concern in kitchen design since the 1940s. Mathematically, these three key appliances/fixtures should be no less than four feet apart and no more than nine feet apart, … Continue reading

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A Brief Recap of Historical American Home Design

Article Credit: (Bud Dietrich, AIA from Houzz.com) Two contradictory desires have fueled American architecture since its birth. See how the tension has played out in home design. As described by Vincent Scully, Jr., in his book American Architecture and Urbanism, a defining characteristic … Continue reading

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Please Review Us on Angie’s List

  angieslist.com/review/7451363 “We use Angie’s List to assess whether we’re doing a good job keeping valued customers like you happy. Please visit AngiesList.com in order to review our quality of work and customer service. We’d really appreciate it!   Heirloom Design … Continue reading

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Fabulous, Must-have Fireplaces for Winter Season

Home is where the warmth is. Show your family a little love through a custom-made fireplace design and install a custom fireplace before the weather gets too cold. Holiday season is coming close, and it is the time of the … Continue reading

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Heiroom Design Build’s Screened-in Porch Project

Rethink the screen room, and imagine looking into the outdoors without worrying about bugs and rain. It can also be your family’s gathering and social place. You can sit back and relax, breathing in the fresh air flowing through your … Continue reading

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CoreLogic: July Home Prices See Biggest Monthly Jump Since 2006

(from Mortgage News Daily) Home prices in the U.S. enjoyed the largest annual increase in July that they had in six years, increasing 3.8 percent from prices in July 2011.  CoreLogic, in releasing its July Home Price Index (HPI) which also includes … Continue reading

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