In a continued effort to keep our readers informed of the most current construction cost trends on projects that EVstudio has experience in, below is the 2013 cost data from RSMeans, the industry leader in construction cost estimating. These costs are for the completed, finished building project and does not include land costs, entitlements costs, soft […]
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Roof slope is one of those architectural features that really can define the style and character of a project. From time to time we are asked to design projects with some really low slopes. The 2009 IRC has something to say about roof materials and their slopes. A good rule of thumb is that a
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When installing a drinking fountain in a renovation project, there may not always be a water source nearby. A water cooler would be the more practical choice. In a recent educational renovation, we specified an Elkay EZH20 Water Cooler which has a faster fill rate than a traditional drinking fountain, and is smaller in size than a traditional
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The Denver Museum of Nature and Science hosted its fourth annual Girls & Science event on Saturday, March 3rd, and EVstudio was there to help introduce kids to the fields of architecture and engineering. A team of about 10 EVers from all of our disciplines was lead by Tiffany Binkowski, the Structural Engineering Manager of Custom
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Energy efficiency can be a very broad subject. So, to make the topic more easily understood in this blog, I will break out different systems and areas of the typical residential home so that we can understand how each system or area affects the overall efficiency of the structure. This blog entry will focus on
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After a long research period, our VR teams at EVstudio are finally working to implement virtual reality into some of our recent projects. Here at EVstudio, Virtual Reality has been a common discussion topic around the office, and while a lot of us still don’t grasp the finer technological details, everyone is excited to get
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A countless number of toys exist today, but there are a few that have become the favorites of structural engineers. Below is a list of the top toys that will help kids start thinking about structural design and get their creative juices flowing. Legos – Legos are a timeless toy for any creative kid. However,
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Our posts on construction cost data per square foot for various project types are so popular, that I will continue updating them more frequently as this is fairly time sensitive data. Please note the date on the blog posts so you know that you are viewing the most current information. Also, click HERE for other
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The International Building Codes and Fire Code makes an distinction between platforms and stages. This is a very important distinction, as stages have a much larger set of requirements than platforms. With a stage you’ll likely need sprinklers, a standpipe, relief exhaust and additional fire separations from other adjacent areas. The primary deciding factor that
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The EVstudio structural engineering team has designed countless helical pier foundations, ranging from small repair solutions to new foundations for large buildings. However, not a lot of us have had the chance to see a helical pier being installed…that is, until now. EVstudio was asked to design three helical piers to prevent a sinking porch
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Throwback Thursday- Higher Ed Renovation Designing a space for a specific demographic can pose unique challenges. DU Centennial Halls & Towers were meant to be a place for young minds to thrive, and throughout time the design of these spaces needed an update. While the existing space had potential, the use of the lobby and
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There is a common misconception about the “Maximum” Occupant Load table in the International Building Code. This table list the number of occupants per square foot that you are designing to rather than a true maximum. As an example, the table lists 100 gross sf per occupant in a business occupancy. If you have a
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