Our posts on construction cost data per square foot for various project types are so popular, that I will continue updating them more frequently as this is fairly time sensitive data. Please note the date on the blog posts so you know that you are viewing the most current information. Also, click HERE for other […]
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The new age of futuristic living is just around the corner. Technology is ever growing, making the idea of robots, hover cars and livable space crafts more of a possibility in today’s world. The “ecocapsule”, designed by Nice Architects is a low-energy living space with a fold-able bed, a kitchenette and bathroom with running hot
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As a Colorado engineer, I see many cases of plumbing fixtures being located on exterior walls. This may not be a concern in areas with less adverse climates, but for Colorado and other northern states it can be a dangerous practice. The fixtures I have seen located on outside walls include urinals, water closets (toilets)
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We’ve begun to see the 2010 ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) Standards brought up on new construction projects. Like many codes the date in the title is not necessarily the date where it begins to apply. Given that commercial projects tend to takes month and sometimes years to construct, the long lead times help. For
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On most projects where there is enough room for access on both side of a foundation wall, waterproofing is often applied after the concrete foundation wall has already been poured. Sprayed Membranes Projects with occupied spaces below grade and underground parking structures require waterproofing systems that have to be absolutely reliable. A complex system of
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There are several factors that come into play when designing an elevated concrete slab. Obviously, the ability to support the design loads comes first, followed by the allowable deflections and long-term serviceability of the slab. However, the factor that most frequently comes up when I’m discussing a slab with an architect is punching shear. When
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Here at EVstudio we use a number of different software packages to design and document our work. Our documentation may be done in AutoCAD, Revit or Bently BIM. Our design work is sometimes quickly completed in SketchUp. I even used it to fully document some requirements for a local HOA. It is was very easy
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Now let’s talk a little bit about the interior design of your home. We’re not interior designers per se but as the architects we are still designing these spaces as we design your house. We’re also incorporating these decisions into the plans to give you a more accurate set for bidding and pricing. What furniture
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The High Street Domicile is all about High Design. Intended as a stand-out 29 unit highly amenitized luxury condominium project, this building was designed specifically for the upper echelon of the discriminating condo market. At roughly 84 DU/Acre, the design offers units with floor-to-ceiling glass, stunning interior finishes, interior parking, and ultra-contemporary penthouse suites. With
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Yes, there are termites along the front range, including Denver. It’s fairly rare, but EV does find wood structures damaged by these little bugs. Typically, the termites are subterranean here, meaning their colony is safely below ground. Most colonies are kept in check by our colder weather, but as many of you may know Denver
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In a continued effort to keep our readers informed of the most current construction cost trends on projects that EVstudio has experience in, below is the 2013 cost data from RSMeans, the industry leader in construction cost estimating. These costs are for the completed, finished building project and does not include land costs, entitlements costs, soft
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The Prairie Style is often associated with Frank Lloyd Wright and the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 1900s. One of his finest examples was the Robie House with its dramatic overhangs, stretches of art glass windows, open floor plan, and sweeping horizontal lines that echoed the prairies of the great Mid-West. The Prairie
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