MasterSet vs. Site Specific vs. Custom House Plans
Different types of plans can be created for residential projects. There are distinct differences between MasterSet plans, site-specific plans, and
Category: Architectural process
The Hidden Costs: Why Hiring Local Architects and Engineers Matters
Think again about hiring an architect or an architectural designer out of the country to save costs. For this
Diverse Codes: Navigating Building Codes Across the States
Homeowners, business owners, and people in their day-to-day lives don’t worry about building codes. Thankfully, professional engineers and licensed Architects
Mastering Retaining Wall Design for Project Success
Coordinating Responsibilities in SRW Projects On all projects involving soil retaining walls (SRWs), It is crucial to communicate the engineering
Architectural Education: Nurturing Sustainable Design
The future of sustainable design is closely linked to architectural education. As a recent graduate from CU Boulder’s Environmental Design
Architectural Materials Specifications: Why They Matter
Music is liquid architecture; architecture is frozen music. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (some 18th century old guy with a flair
Meet the Team: Abraham Meshesha – Architectural Project Management
September 2022 was the one-year mark of when I came to the United States. I’m originally from Ethiopia, which is
Building Process Recap for the Smith Residence
When I began working at EVstudio, one of the first homes I took on was the Smith Residence. I want
RAM Structural System: Integrated Gravity & Lateral Design
RAM Structural System is a structural analysis and design software in the Bentley Suite of products that engineers use to
Door Handing Explained
Architects, contractors, and building owners need to all speak the same language when specifying and selecting doors for their projects.
Intro to Sapphire Build in AutoCAD
Architects are always looking to save time. I’ve found Sapphie Build in AutoCad to be a tool that does just
Temporary View Properties in Revit
Revit can be an architect’s best friend, and occasionally an architect’s biggest nemesis when you can’t get it to cooperate.
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