Modular Construction and Fire-Resistant Design
Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to delve into the world of modular construction with EVstudio. The
Category: Fire Protection
Noncombustible Materials in Wildfire Zones
Mitigate Wildfires with Non-Combustible Materials Colorado Wildfires Summer in Colorado means picnics and barbeques and outdoor sports like hiking, biking,
Code Alert: Jefferson County Appendix Z
Code Change Alert: Colorado, Jefferson County Jefferson County Colorado Appendix Z – Special Building Construction Regulations in Wildfire Zone 1
Restrained versus Unrestrained Members
In the last several months, I’ve had many questions about what constitutes a “restrained” concrete member, and what constitutes an
Twelve Questions to Choose the Right Standpipe
Every so often, a building will be in the works and the question of fire standpipes comes up. When I
What effect do we have on the communities we build?- New Series!
The Engineer’s Creed states… As a Professional Engineer, I dedicate my professional knowledge and skill to the advancement and betterment
Basic Stucco Overview
There are basically two types of stucco products and two stucco systems: Traditional vs Acrylic Stucco: Traditional Stucco: Consists of
Exterior Fire Suppression Systems for Balconies
EVstudio is currently working on a project in the Lo-Hi neighborhood of Denver that will add 300 rental units along
Bastrop Station Retail Center Nears Completion
I recently went out to do a punch list review on one of EV Studio’s latest projects which is nearing
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
Fire Resistance Treatments for Wood
Not all fire resistance treatments for wood are the same. Over the past few months, I have been learning about
Office Emergency Preparedness
After a recent electrical fire in an office adjacent to ours in Austin, I felt it worth giving some advice
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.