HGTV was right… openings in a wall are critical!
We all know that openings in a wall are important, who would want to live in a closed box not
Category: Building Code
ICC Family of Codes – IRC, IBC – Online Library
The International Code Council (ICC), the member focused association that creates and updates model codes and standards used in the design,
Confirmed: Treated Lumber Now Looks Quite Similar to Untreated Lumber
It recently while performing routine structural observations it has come to find that the process of treating lumber has changed
Ground Floor and the Type B Multistory Unit
Years ago when we started this blog, I had no idea how often we’d hear from other architects that they
Recycling Water
Out for a summer bike ride with my son one day, we found ourselves at the top of a winding
Project Spotlight- Evergreen in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Throw Back Thursday- International Multi-Family Housing Flare The first of several international projects is Aria – a 66-unit podium style
Code Requirements for Concrete Slabs on Grade
The International Residential Code (IRC) lays out a series of requirements for pouring a concrete slab on grade. Its more
What Information is Required to have a Heating and Cooling Calculation Generated?
There are many factors in how much cooling or heating a building will require to maintain a set temperature. Many
IBC Openness Requirement for Mezzanines
EVstudio has designed a number of storage mezzanine projects in existing warehouses, and it is important to remember the requirements
Please Hire a Professional…
When I was little there was a game section along with the Sunday comics. One of those games was to
Dead End Corridors
One of the more novice mistakes that are made in the design of commercial buildings is the dreaded dead end corridor. This
Accessible Window Designs for Apartments for IBC and Fair Housing
Looking for accessible windows for an IBC / ANSI Type A units? I may have found some answers. Looking for
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