ANSI/ADA Protruding Object Limits
The American National Standards Institute requires that all objects on circulation paths (including telephones and wall sconces) comply with specified
Category: Building Technology
Gypsum Association 2009 Fire Resistance Manual
My favorite resource for determining gypsum assemblies for fire protection is the GA Manual. The 2009 manual is now available
Drainage Design in Rec Center Cabanas
One of the most over-looked aspects of a successful rec center cabana design is sufficient drainage. It’s easy to assume
PowerBlanket Review – Melting Ice and Snow
Its been a very cold winter in Colorado. In a normal winter we expect to see a few unusually warm
Change of Occupancy and Conformance with Code
One of the most common questions with existing buildings is: “What do I have to do if I change the
Portable Fire Extinguishers in the International Fire Code
The required locations for portable fire extinguishers are listed in the International Fire Code. It specifies both the spaces that
Earthcore Structural Insulated Panels (SIP)
EVstudio’s Structural Engineers are working with Earthcore SIPs LLC to provide high quality SIP walls, floors, roofs and foundation walls
Cabana Door Hardware in Recreation Center
A new idea in recreation center cabana door hardware is the “no latch hold open” approach. In this configuration, the
Saving Places Conference: Historic Preservation & Sustainability
Elicia Ratajczyk, LEED-AP, from EVstudio Evergreen attended the Saving Places Conference in Denver last week. The annual historic preservation focused
Eco-Craft Green Built Homes are Selling in Central Texas
On October 4, 2009 we introduced our readers to our “Eco-Craft” series of homes. These homes were designed with Central
Jefferson County Code Supplement Deletes 2009 Residential Fire Sprinkling Requirements
Although Jefferson County has been one of the first counties in the state to adopt the 2009 International Codes, the
2009 International Code Manuals Available for FREE Viewing Online
Electronic versions of the Code books for the 2009 International Codes including the 2009 IBC (International Building Code), the 2009
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