One of the most common phone calls we receive is “We want to remove a wall, we’re not sure if it’s load bearing. Can you help?” We are happy to help! The first thing that is needed is an observation. Our structural engineers can determine the structural layout, identify load bearing walls and discuss options […]
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The majority of EVstudio’s projects are in Colorado and the projects that we do through 157 Architecture are all in Texas. However we have done work in quite a number of states and we enjoy practicing in new areas. In the last couple years we’ve done work in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, South Dakota,
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A Post Tension (PT) slab-on-grade (SOG) foundation is based on a typical raft SOG foundation with one major difference; high strength steel tendons pulled into tension. Tendons are typically ½” diameter made of 7 steel wire strands that is then greased and encased in a plastic coating. The grease and plastic coating helps to allow
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We have added a basecamp online collaboration website to our list of tools. We are using this tool to better work with clients that have complex projects with multiple drawing releases, tight schedules and/or large groups of contacts. If you’re currently working on a project with us and think this might be a useful addition,
EVstudio and Oakwood Homes have a rich history of working together to provide masterfully designed structural plans for their floor plans. Our structural residential team at EVstudio has years of experience working with local, regional and national home builders on everything from engineering to designing new floor plans. If your company needs a new design
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Affordable housing fee in effect; New application required for building permits As of January 1, new development in Denver is subject to a fee ranging from $0.40 to $1.70/sq. ft., depending on project type. These fees will support the development and preservation of affordable housing. Every building permit applicant must submit an affordable housing fee application
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Simple and cost effective, but limited in design capabilities. A wall on grade is just as simple as it sounds. If the bearing capacity of the soil is moderate to high and the load from the structure is light then a typical spread footing can be omitted. In most foundations an 8” wide foundation wall
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At any given time we have a large number of projects under construction. During the construction phase of a project questions invariably arise. That is the nature of the work, whether new, or more frequently, renovation work. At times those questions are best answered by a specialist even though architects have a broad depth of
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We have another new home entering into the construction document phase from schematic design. It’s been a joy to work with this particular client in large part because they had a well thought out program – or list of spaces they want in their home. It was organized by floor and use. For instance they
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Last night my wife and I had dinner with friends from graduate school at Georgia Tech. Three of them were in the city planning program with my wife Stephanie (my architecture school was just down the hall). I mentioned that as an architect one of my favorite architecture humor website is www.unhappyhipsters.com They offered
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A common question that we get when designing site plans and evaluating sites with our clients is “Are there any regulations on which trees I must keep, and which I can remove on my site?” The short answer is probably. This issue really depends on which jurisdiction your property is located and under what zoning
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In 2011 EVstudio designed an interior remodel project for the Ricks Center for Gifted Children. Ricks is a school for children from 3 years old to 8th grade and is located at the University of Denver. The original design was a great starting point and we were able to come in and improve it by
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