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
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The Ultimate Indoor-Outdoor Living Experience
Experience the ultimate indoor-outdoor living with an expanded sliding door that seamlessly opens up to your deck or yard!
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
Deep Foundations, Part One: Intro
What are Deep Foundations? Deep foundations refer to structural elements that are used to transfer loads from the superstructure of
What Proposition 123 Means For Affordable Housing
The recent passage of Proposition 123 (Prop 123) is huge news to the affordable housing community in Colorado and many
Permit Changes in Jefferson County, CO
Jefferson County has two types of land disturbance permits associated with site grading and excavation for new homes and structures,
Dimensioning 101
You’ve done it again: Cruised through schematic designs with the client praising your designs and asking you to work on
IECC Compliance: Prescriptive vs. Performance
When it comes to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), there are two distinct approaches to making your project compliant:
Polished Concrete: Pros & Cons
We’re back with more from the informative Lunch & Learn presentation in our Idaho offices. (If you missed the first
Polished Concrete 101
Any construction project can come with an overwhelming array of options. To keep the EVstudio team on top of the
Mass Timber Mastermind – Project Tours
On January 20 and 21, 2023, Mass Timber Group hosted the first annual Mass Timber Mastermind here in Denver, CO.
About EVstudio
EVstudio is a full-service in-house design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, planning, and other design services for commercial and residential projects.