Surveys and site layouts
One of the first steps in a building design is analyzing the existing site to understand its opportunities and its
Category: Commercial
Basic Stucco Overview
There are basically two types of stucco products and two stucco systems: Traditional vs Acrylic Stucco: Traditional Stucco: Consists of
Acapulco Denver Restaurant Sketch
I drew this quick sketch to explain the Acapulco Restaurant design to someone at the housing conference. Its drawn on
Ramps that Don’t Require Handrails, Slope and Rise
The International Building Code and the American’s with Disability Act set the rules for ramps in new construction and remodels.
Getting Nailed: A Brief History of Nails
Unless they get one in their car tire I am willing to bet that the average person does not spend
Simply Paint? …..High Performance Coatings
High Performance Coatings: What are high performance coatings? Most of us do not know the difference between coatings applied in
The City of Denver MultiFamily Development Process
If you live in Denver or have driven through it recently, you probably are more than aware that multifamily development
Gross vs. Net ….are your Toilets in…or Out?
While doing the code analysis for two buildings with a mix of Assembly and Business occupancies the following question came up….Restroom
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
The 2030 Challenge
2030 Challenge: Buildings are a major producer of fossil fuel by-products including CO2 and other green house gases. In response
About EVstudio
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