EVstudio is working with one of our clients to complete two key mixed-use buildings in downtown Golden, Colorado. When complete these buildings will feature residential units, offices, commercial storefront and underground parking. We’ll post more information as they begin construction in early 2015.
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There are a number of codes related to windows. As windows have been growing in size, and therefore getting closer to the floor, there is a new one that we’re starting to run into. The International Residential Code section R613.2 Window Sills states: In dwelling units, where the opening of an operable window is located
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We recently blogged about a new basement remodel we designed. This was no ordinary basement remodel, this one was two stories deep. The contractor doing the work, Crawlspaces2Basements, has recently posted a video of the basement. You can really see in the video he size of the basement and get a feel of how the
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There is more to know about windows than casement, double-hung, Low-E, double or triple pane. While Low-E and the number of panes can give a basic idea on the performance characteristics of a window assembly, it is also good to know a couple other key terms. U-Factor – This is equivalent of R-value for insulation.
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A short time ago, I was given the opportunity to visit the manufacturing facility and headquarters of Weil Pump Company. While I’d visited manufacturing facilities in the past, the home-built processes and workflows at Weil stood out. First, the company is located in picturesque Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Having never visited Wisconsin, I was unsure what to
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When we put together plans for small projects people often ask “why are you putting in a drinking fountain and a janitor’s sink?” The answer is pretty simple, even on small projects they are required by the International Building Code. Whatever the size of your project, unless it is a residential project or in a
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This past week, I attended a conference titled NDIA E2S2 in Denver. The acronym NDIA refers to National Defense Industrial Association, and the E2S2is an acronym for Environment, Energy Security & Sustainability. It was a great conference full of fantastic information in terms of sustainability from a wide array of perspectives within the Department of Defense
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First-time home buying in an aggressive market like Denver can be an incredibly stressful experience. My fiancée and I recently moved from New York City where owning isn’t something you even consider unless you are a doctor, hedge fund manager, or probably a Unionized doorman on the Upper East Side. While we would have loved
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