The Maximum Occupant Load in the Building Code – Not a Maximum
There is a common misconception about the “Maximum” Occupant Load table in the International Building Code. This table list the
Category: Educational
Residence Hall Lobby Update at University of Denver
Last summer we complete the remodel of the main level of a residence hall for the University of Denver. Before
Electrical Panel Locations- A Guide for Placement
Electrical Panel Locations Often during the schematic design process, the question comes up from time to time regarding acceptable locations
Determining Section Properties with AutoCAD
I know that all engineers loved taking Mechanics of Materials in college – where finding the mass moment of inertia,
Copperas Cove Schools Get New Architect
The Copperas Cove Leader Press featured an article on Friday March 1, 2013 about the new official relationship between the
When is a Stage a Platform in the International Building Code?
One of our current projects is the renovation of the gymnasium at the Denver Montclair International School to add a
Cost Per Square Foot of Arts Campus With Classroom Space in Palm Springs Florida
I was recently discussing construction costs with an Executive Director for an Arts and Crafts Education Center in Palm Springs.
Architect Project Delivery with Design Build Mechanical and Electrical
In a traditional design/bid/build project delivery the architect hires the engineers and the engineering drawings are part of the bid
Why is OSB Less Expensive than Plywood?
If you took a giant pencil sharpener, sharpened a giant pencil, and then glued all the shavings together, you would
Construction Cost per Square Foot for Elementary Schools
In a continued effort to keep our readers informed of the most current construction cost trends on projects that EVstudio
Construction Cost per Square Foot for Vocational Schools
In a continued effort to keep our readers informed of the most current construction cost trends on projects that EVstudio
Storage Under the Stage – Code Requirements
Many of our school and performance space projects have a stage that is tall enough that the client will inevitably
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