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
Category: Building Technology
How to Repair Brick Walls that are Separating (Delamination)
In the last year I’ve been finding an increase in the number of brick wall failures. Most of the walls
Quickly Construct Concrete Pad Footings with FASTBAG
At a recent seminar I attended I was introduced to the Fab-Form product called FASTBAG. This product is brilliantly simple….a
Means of Egress Hazard Categories in the Existing Building Code
The International Existing Building Code (IEBC) is the I-Code that covers existing buildings in depth. While the International Building Code
Flat Roofing Systems: EPDM vs. Modified Bitumen
There are a number of flat roofing systems available, some of which include EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), and Modbit
Terms to Know When Choosing Windows – U-Factor, SHGC & VLT
There is more to know about windows than casement, double-hung, Low-E, double or triple pane. While Low-E and the number
Controlling Western Sun Glare with Electrochromic Windows at NREL
We recently had the pleasure of touring the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Research Support Facility and one of the many
Are you Smarter Than a 6th Grader…When it Comes to Flood Preparation?
We recently received a question from a local 6th Grader regarding flood preparation… Hello, My name is Molly and I
DIY Radon Mitigation, REALLY?
In a society overrun by DIY answers to everything from architectural plans to home medical remedies, have we forgotten the
Wood Embedment in Concrete
When designing a pavilion recently I came across an interesting design question. Can you embed wood columns into concrete piers?
The Steel Bridge Competition; How to Develop Convergent – Divergent Thinkers
From a workforce perspective, grooming workers to acquire advanced technical skills along with problem-solving capability are what the industry is
Post Tension Slab-on-Grade Foundation
A Post Tension (PT) slab-on-grade (SOG) foundation is based on a typical raft SOG foundation with one major difference; high
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.