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,
Category: Building Technology
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
When Do You Need More Than One Door? – Spaces That Require More Than One Means of Egress
The 2006 International Building Code spells out the conditions where you are required to have two or more exits or
3D Printed Beams
A couple of years ago there was a study by a group of researchers in Europe on how to reduce
The Right Way to Use Compact Flourescent Bulbs in Outdoor Fixtures
Hi, Lisa. I’ve been using compact fluorescent bulbs in my outdoor lights, but they don’t look right. They take a
Residential Stair Design – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
I received a question about stair width from one of our clients and thought it made sense to clarify the
Crawlspace Access
So, your new construction includes a crawlspace and you’ve remembered to either ventilate it or condition it mechanically (please see
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
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