What’s the Difference Between NFPA 13R and NFPA 13?
While we typically have a fire sprinkler consultant on the design team for our projects, there are some key things
Category: Building Code
The Building Envelope and Energy Savings
The building envelope consists of three main elements: the roof, the walls, and the foundation. The main concerns we have
Reviewing Elongation Reports
At this point, I think it’s fair to say that I’m a proponent of post-tensioned structures. I’ve found that they
Fire Penetration Rating Terms
F Rating, T Rating? What? Fire rated assemblies are complicated enough but it is equally important to make sure that
Electrical Panel Locations- A Guide for Placement
Electrical Panel Locations Often during the schematic design process, the question comes up from time to time regarding acceptable locations
Home Maintenance – It Can Save Your Life
We do a fair amount of work observing structures after a fire. Sometimes those fires start from a child with a cigarette lighter or
Apartments – ADA, FHA, ANSI, Title 9 and the IBC
When working on Apartment buildings we as Architects are responsible for accommodating a large cross section of the population. Being
Jeffco 2009 IRC Quick Code Check
I came across this portion of Jefferson County’s website, Quick Code Check, that is a very helpful, sort of an
New Innovative Plumbing Techniques Reach Denver
According to the Denver Post, Colorado is the “the second-fastest growing state in the U.S.,” with migration to the state
Understanding Xcel Design Requirements for Transformer Rooms
There are several design requirements that must be met in order to provide a transformer room within the building for
Why is OSB Less Expensive than Plywood?
If you took a giant pencil sharpener, sharpened a giant pencil, and then glued all the shavings together, you would
Efficiency of Air Conditioners and Condensing Units in the New Denver Code
Later this year, the Denver building code will be updated, and the 2015 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC) will replace
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.