Wood Embedment in Concrete
When designing a pavilion recently I came across an interesting design question. Can you embed wood columns into concrete piers?
Category: Building Code
Massing Studies Help Developers with Key Decisions
PRO-FORMA Use test fits to understand local constraints and make your numbers sing. ANALYZE Look, explore, change, evaluate options. Do
Cool Roofs with Membrane Roofing
Roofing material choices may be one of the leading contributors to urban heat island effect in addition to surface paving
Multi-family Housing and Accessibility
The Fair Housing Act requires housing equality in terms of accessibility. This was passed in 1988. Three years later construction
Type A vs. Type B in Residential Design
Understanding the similarities and differences of Type A vs. Type B in residential design can be tricky, especially if you’re
EVstudio Designs Innovative Business Park Design
EVstudio is completing the design of a new business park in Broomfield targeting an underdeveloped market for smaller footprint for-sale
What effect do we have on the communities we build?- New Series!
The Engineer’s Creed states… As a Professional Engineer, I dedicate my professional knowledge and skill to the advancement and betterment
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
Designing a Dream, Building a Mountain Home, All Under One Hat
Part 4 – Mountain Terrain, Site Planning, Water, …and Expensive Waste As I mentioned before, a mountain home lot will
Insulating Structures to Meet Current Code Requirements
Progression in building technology and more stringent energy code standards are inevitable as our society moves forward. In addition, current
Window Thermal Performance
Image courtesy of Zola European Windows Window functionality and performance can be measured on many levels. The first that comes
Bastrop Station Retail Center Nears Completion
I recently went out to do a punch list review on one of EV Studio’s latest projects which is nearing
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