You Have Purchased a Property….Now What?
So you’ve purchased a property and are looking to get it renovated as soon as possible – don’t think for
Category: Building Code
Vent and Insulation Clearance in the 2009 IRC
For rafter framed or truss framed roof construction, not only is ventilation of these cavities required by the 2009 International
Twelve Questions to Choose the Right Standpipe
Every so often, a building will be in the works and the question of fire standpipes comes up. When I
Calculating Attic Ventilation to Comply with the IBC
Enclosed attic spaces for buildings that fall under the IBC are required to be ventilated. These spaces are formed where
Clear Creek County Energy Code Requirements
Clear Creek County Colorado has three different options to choose from when submitting residential energy code requirements. Option 1 is
Wood Embedment in Concrete
When designing a pavilion recently I came across an interesting design question. Can you embed wood columns into concrete piers?
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
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