As a new comer to Denver, I thought that I would join the young Denver work force and bike to work. During a sunny warm day in July, I was riding my bike that I used for my commute to meet my wife at lunch time to look at a new apartment. It was one …
We starting the design process on a new Company Headquarters building a nearly three years ago. The drawings were permitted and construction began in early 2011. We have now received word that all of our hard work paid off in the Silver Certification of this new 33,000 square foot building under LEED New Construction v2.2 …
In a society overrun by DIY answers to everything from architectural plans to home medical remedies, have we forgotten the importance of quality and professional standards? I am often encouraged by the can-do efforts so many put forth in their activities. However, there may exist a line between what we can do, and what we …
One of our recently designed projects was recently permitted with no review comments and is now under construction. The project is a remodel of an existing retail center at a very busy intersection. The owner and tenants where very concerned about the impact the remodel would have on business. In response to that concern we …
The Village Green is a coveted feature of Traditional Neighborhoods, both Old and New. It is, however, a neighborhood element that requires careful calibration, like many other features of a successful neighborhood. As an Urban Enthusiast (or Urbanist) and Landscape Architect, I occasionally find myself conflicted. The natural tendency of a Landscape Architect is to …
When using a workshared project in Revit, you will occasionally get locked out of editing certain elements because someone else is was working on that element. Here is that all too familiar dialog box: But what if ‘UserName’ is not available to resave to central and relinquish the element? That person may have left for …
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Our structural department is working with Oakwood Homes and has recently added Blackpoint Software to AutoCAD Architecture (ACA) to help improve our services to our Client. Blackpoint provides may great features for home builders. First, it helps to organize and track plans, it also helps to manage home options within ACA and it helps with …
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When designing a pavilion recently I came across an interesting design question. Can you embed wood columns into concrete piers? My first search for the answer led me to the 2009 IBC. Section 2304.11.4.1 Posts or columns. Posts or columns supporting permanent structures that are embedded in concrete that is in direct contact with the …
EVstudio has established a rigorous process for Internal Technical Review (ITR) of all projects before issuing any documents for permitting and construction. In addition to our Quality Assurance process involving checklists and assigned responsibilities during design and production, the ITR process ensures consistent Quality Control of the final deliverables. As a multi-disciplinary design firm EVstudio …
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