Understanding Xcel Design Requirements for Transformer Rooms
There are several design requirements that must be met in order to provide a transformer room within the building for
Category: Electrical Engineering
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
What in the World is a Ufer Ground?
In EVstudio’s structural engineering practice this question comes up almost every week. In contemporary construction, a ufer is a concrete
Python Scripting to Orient Nested Tags in Revit
In my last post on nested tags I went into detail on how to connect and nest a label object within
Creating Nested Tags in Revit Families
Often, when creating a family in Revit, such as an electrical switch or receptacle, there are a number of varieties
Solatube – Daylighting Alternative
Our office recently participated in a lunch and learn featuring Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices hosted by Scott Beckman of SolarGreen.
Engineering License in Texas
I finally got my fingerprinting done (2 hours of my life I will never get back) to send to Texas
How Can We Put More Stars in the Sky?
I came across an interesting article in an e-mail blast from USGBC recently. The focus was to give a glimpse
Turning Your Garage Into a Gas Station: Electric Vehicle Considerations in Garage Design
Here at EVstudio, we design within multiple disciplines, but I have recently found myself more and more focused on electrical
AFCI and GCFI; What are They?
Electrical fires and accidental electrocutions are very real hazards inside homes and buildings. Thankfully technology and building codes are advancing
2009 International Code Changes – Building, Residential, Fire, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing
EVstudio has the pleasure of listening to a presentation put together by Tim Pate. Tim is a code official at
Great incentives for photovoltaic solar panels in Colorado
I have been researching photovoltaic panels for both a new LEED-certified building, as well as two off-grid homes we’ve designed.
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