Inspiration Point Park – A continuing inspiration for Architects, Engineers, and Civil Planners
I would like to think it’s not a coincidence that EVstudio’s new offices are within walking distance to Inspiration Point
Category: Commercial
Elevator Machine Rooms Need To Be Rated Too
The International Building Code requires that elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces have at least the same rating as the
Why Hire an Architect When a Contractor Offers to Design-Build
Design-build is a common delivery method in construction and a popular buzz word in the industry. What it generally means
Bastrop Station Retail Center Nears Completion
I recently went out to do a punch list review on one of EV Studio’s latest projects which is nearing
Construction Cost per Square Foot for High Schools
In a continued effort to keep our readers informed of the most current construction cost trends on projects that EVstudio
Sapphire Reviewer Quick Tips
When using any design software, there are always a few common mistakes that have very simple solutions. Even though Sapphire
The 2030 Challenge
2030 Challenge: Buildings are a major producer of fossil fuel by-products including CO2 and other green house gases. In response
What size is a door anyway?
Residential doors come in all sizes and a couple shapes too. The most common door in a residential application is
Foundation Construction – When Frost Depth Can Not Be Met
The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) specifies that foundation walls, foundation piers and other permanent support of buildings and structures
Post Tension Basketball Court – Sport Court
Courts for basketball, tennis and other sports need to be free of cracking. At the same time, they are large
Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries and Occupant Loads
When you are designing restaurants, bars, bakeries and other food service businesses the number of occupants is a fairly important
Interpreting Truss Shop Drawing Dimensions
Spend any time as a structural engineer that deals with residential structures and you will no doubt be asked to
About EVstudio
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