Residential Spiral Stairs – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
Spiral staircases may be an option for your residential applications where you can’t fit a conventional staircase. These are the
Category: Building Technology
Resolve to Make Your Exterior Lighting Dark Sky Compliant
First in a three part Dark Sky series As we round the corner into a new year, many of us
Commercial Ramp Design – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
The 2006 International Building Code dictates the rules for ramps used in commercial buildings. The rules apply to most ramps
Drinking Fountains – The Plumbing Fixture That May Be Overlooked
The 2006 International Building Code requires drinking fountains in all occupancies except dwelling units and and sleeping units. This section
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall
Understanding MSE Walls: A Cost-Effective Retaining Wall Solution In site development and land planning, earth retention plays a critical role
SIPs Design Guidelines to Reduce Cost
We just recently completed another SIPs design for a single family home in Colorado. Along the way, we came across some
Building Season in Colorado, What About Winter?
We frequently have projects and clients who are concerned with the idea of building during a Colorado winter. Snow, ice,
Accessory Occupancies in the International Building Code
The International Building Code provides several routes for designing buildings with more than one occupancy. Building owners who don’t want
Another ICF Foundation Home Under Construction
We have designed several homes that feature ICF construction for foundations. This home is currently being built high above Idaho
Small Chilled Water Systems
Do you own or operate a building with a small chilled water system? Are you currently part of a design
Basics of Radiant Heating and Cooling with Hydronic Systems
A radiant system is based on the concept of radiant heat transfer in order to warm and cool a space.
“Organic Mountain Modern” Getting Final Touches
We are wrapping up the sustainable home project for Tomskin LLC known as “Organic Mountain Modern”. The project has been designed to
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