Author Archive for Wickstead Works
WicksteadWorks has completed a wide variety of projects. In 2007, WicksteadWorks received an OBIE Award for “best renovation” for their work on the Bauer Project. WicksteadWorks completed a whole house renovation transforming a 1930’s bungalow into a modern energy-efficient home, while maintaining the original architectural integrity. More recently, WicksteadWorks was featured on Renovation Nation, a regular program on the Planet Green channel, for the innovative water conservation and rainwater reuse techniques they incorporated into a Myrtle Street project.
Website for Wickstead WorksWicksteadWorks: Renovator of the Year
Each year EarthCraft holds a Builder Breakfast Awards ceremony to recognize all those who contribute to the EarthCraft program.
It was at this breakfast that WicksteadWorks was named Renovator of the Year. This is the second year that WicksteadWorks has received the prestigious award which recognizes an EarthCraft House renovator that has gone above and beyond [...]
Your Home May Be Affected By Lead Products
If your home was built before 1978, it most likely contains lead. Many coatings like paint, lacquer, polyurethane and stain used lead before it was outlawed in 1978. Lead can be a huge problem, especially for children under 2. Now, we all know that lead can cause major problems in high doses, but you may [...]
Wickstead Works Celebrates 6th Birthday
Happy 6th Birthday to WicksteadWorks, known for their energy-efficient projects in Atlanta! WicksteadWorks has much to be proud of including being featured on HGTV’s Groundbreakers and The Discovery Channel’s Renovation Nation with Steve Thomas. WicksteadWorks was also named one of Atlanta’s Top 20 Remodelers by The Atlanta Business Chronicle.
This year, WicksteadWorks also joined GuildQuality, a [...]
Wickstead Works offers [smarter construction]
You may have noticed two words strategically placed underneath the traditional WicksteadWorks logo. And, it’s very possible that these two words – smarter construction – have led to some confusion since it isn’t clearly stated what they mean by “smarter construction.” Basically, WicksteadWorks features smarter construction because they consistently challenge themselves to learn everything they [...]
WicksteadWorks Named EarthCraft Renovator of the Year
Congratulations to WicksteadWorks, a leader in green renovation, who has been named 2009 Renovator of the Year by Southface and The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. The Renovator of the Year Award identifies an EarthCraft House renovator that actively works to decrease energy in an existing home. EarthCraft House Awards, which are given annually, [...]
