NCARB Certificate and Architects, What Does it Mean
One of the more important qualifications on my architectural resume is having an NCARB Certificate. But what exactly is an
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A Culture of Opportunity at EVstudio
One of the most encouraging and motivating aspects about working at EVstudio is the culture of opportunity. A recent nationwide
Building Height Restrictions Vary – Always Double Check
One of the challenges in designing a large home is conforming with the height restrictions. The most common maximum building
Denver Engineers Not Surprised by New Post-Tension Rule
Good day! Your usual post–tension maniac here, with more exciting information on post-tensioning! A few months ago, I mentioned that
Common Egress Window Sizes and Operation
I recently posted an article on the rules behind egress windows. I realize that knowing the rules doesn’t necessarily mean
This or That #5: Isometric vs. Axonometric
Isometric vs. Axonometric The names for these types of three-dimensional drawing are often used interchangeably, which is somewhat correct because
Toilet/Water Closet Wall Clearances and Space In Front
It’s often tempting to try to squeeze bathroom spaces when designing a house. A comfortably sized bathroom is worth the
Jefferson County Electronic Submittal Process
While Jefferson County has offered an electronic submittal process for building permits on commercial projects for several years, they now
How to Create a Custom Scale for Not-to-Scale Drawings
We often work with prints of drawings, architectural and structural details, etc. as we collaborate with consultants and clients. Sometimes
Square Footage and Cost are Related but it’s Not that Simple
One of the most common questions that an architect hears at the beginning of a project, is “what is the
Simpson Strong-Tie Will Replace Commonly Specified “AB” and “ABE” Standoff Post Bases with the “ABW” in 2012
New for 2012 is the Simpson Strong-Tie ABW standoff post base. It will be available in March of 2012 and
This or That #2: Soffit vs. Eave
These two architectural terms are often used interchangeably and it’s understandable since two people pointing out the soffits and eaves
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