Designing the Safe School – Conference in Denver
We received the following from Alan Ford, AIA, author of “Designing the Sustainable School,” and School Safety Partners inviting you
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RTD Site Analysis on West Corridor
EVstudio has been hired to evaluate a site on the west rail corridor in Lakewood, Colorado for RTD. We will
Wheelchair Turn Space Options in the Americans With Disabilities Act ADA
The Americans With Disabilities Act calls out two different options for providing space for wheelchairs to turn around. The first
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
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
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
Water and Sewer Tap Fees – Construction Soft Costs
Two major expenses on projects are the water and sewer tap fees. Depending on the type and size of 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
Denver Piano Bar and Restaurant Demolition Update
We are currently wrapping up plans for the Wild Ivories Piano Bar at 1400 Market in Denver. We put together
Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Medical Office Buildings
In another assessment in a series of articles: How much does it cost to build a medical office building? It is well known
Retail Buildings on Clear Creek Road in Killeen Texas
We recently completed the construction documents for the Retail Buildings on Clear Creek Road in Killeen, Texas. The complex currently
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