Structural Considerations for Commercial Solar Panel Installation
EVstudio was recently hired to consult on the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the Knights of Columbus Building
Category: Construction
PlanGrid – Saving Time and Paper Cuts
PlanGrid is a construction software and application that allows all users to access, update, and modify building plans in
Precompression vs. Balanced Load in Post-Tension Concrete
My Post–Tension elevator speech is pretty well rehearsed at this point: “We drape steel cables — tendons — in the
Remodels Require a Flexible and Responsive Team
We are doing an exciting renovation in the Conifer area that has a really unique front entry. The entrance evolved
Staples or Nails? Choosing the Right Fastener for Wall and Roof Sheathing
We are often asked by contractors if they can substitute framing staples instead of nails for their wall and roof
You Have Purchased a Property….Now What?
So you’ve purchased a property and are looking to get it renovated as soon as possible – don’t think for
Classification of Work and Scope in the Existing Building Code
The International Existing Building Code is a building code that is being adopted by an increasing number of municipalities. While
Final Document Stamping Options Explained
Stamping final documentations for any jurisdiction in Colorado to review can be a complicated, stressful, and an annoying process to
Sapphire Reviewer- Running a Model
As EVstudio gets further into the process of modeling structural layouts in Sapphire Reviewer, we are continually finding creative solutions
Structural Wood Framing Connectors from Simpson Strong-Tie and USP
Simpson or USP? Each company has a wide range of framing connectors that meets the needs of almost every type
Vent and Insulation Clearance in the 2009 IRC
For rafter framed or truss framed roof construction, not only is ventilation of these cavities required by the 2009 International
Building Non-Traditional Residential Structures in Colorado: A Yurt Mission
Welcome to my new adventure blog on building non-traditional residential structures in Colorado. As an associate with EVstudio(an architecture and
About EVstudio
EVstudio is a full-service in-house design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, planning, and other design services for commercial and residential projects.