Floating Stair DIY: Engineering Red Flags
Do-it-yourself projects are always going viral online, and not always for the right reasons. When it comes to home improvement,
Author: Bill Myhren
Evaluating, Repairing, and Replacing an EPDM Roof (or, How to Make Yourself Look Like a Chimney Sweep in Approximately 30 Seconds)
Last summer, with COVID-19 concerns and social distancing still a major factor in making summer plans, I made my first
Stud Sizes and Spacing
Stud Sizes and Spacing in Rated Wall Assemblies I recently worked on a project that utilized a number of
How the A/E Industry Can Adapt to Social Distancing and Shutdowns
As the spread of the COVID-19 virus has captured the attention of the entire world and words like “social distancing”
EVstudio Structural Engineering for Lennar Homes
Wearing both the “architect” and “engineer” hats at EVstudio, I experience frequent cross-over between the two fields and get to
How to Create a Sheet Index in Revit 2013
Plan sets almost always have a cover sheet with an index that lists all of the sheets that are in
Exterior Fire Suppression Systems for Balconies
EVstudio is currently working on a project in the Lo-Hi neighborhood of Denver that will add 300 rental units along
Thermal Imaging for Energy and Building Analysis
As the price of energy rises, architects, engineers, and especially building owners are becoming increasingly aware of energy consumption. Once
Sewer Repair Options
I recently moved into a home which came with a number of new maintenance responsibilities and needs that I previously
What You Need to Know about Windows
Windows are an important architectural component for both residential and commercial buildings and can significantly impact both construction budgets as
Fire Resistance Treatments for Wood
Not all fire resistance treatments for wood are the same. Over the past few months, I have been learning about
A Foggy View of a Finished Genesee Residence
This weekend I was able to visit and photograph a house that I designed in Genesee. The house was completed
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