Ground Floor and the Type B Multistory Unit
Years ago when we started this blog, I had no idea how often we’d hear from other architects that they
Category: Research
Top Ten Ways to Reduce Energy Demand in a Net Zero Building
A Net Zero Building (NZB) is simply a building with a zero net annual energy consumption from the grid. While
EVstudio and Virtual Reality- the next wave of design innovation
After a long research period, our VR teams at EVstudio are finally working to implement virtual reality into some of
Top 10 “Alternative” Construction Methods
There is a lot of conventional wisdom out there about what is “typical” for building construction practices. While the collective experience of
Denver Dad Saves $$$ on Post-Tension Tendon Supports Using One Simple Trick
Last month, I discussed the need for precompression in a post-tensioned slab. In that post, I mentioned that the code
Cooperative Purchasing- Public Construction Projects
The case of the Field of Dreams: Two football seasons ago, I was approached by a superintendent who was looking
Feasibility Studies – Look Before You Leap
You wouldn’t buy a house without an inspection or a car without a test drive would you? It makes sense
New Cost Effective Ideas for Daylighting at NREL
We toured the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Research Support Facility, and were able to see a number of design solutions
Construction Cost per Square Foot for Office Buildings
In an effort to keep our construction cost information up to date on our site, it is time for an
Does Jeffco Have a 50% Area Rule for Remodeled Homes?
Recently and in past years, at EVstudio we’ve heard rumors that Jefferson County, Colorado has a rule stating that if
Post-Tension Sheathing Repair (or, Some Things Duct Tape Can’t Fix)
Last week, I wrote a post about ways post-tensioners protect tendons from corrosion. As part of that article, I mentioned
Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Multi Story Office Buildings
Time again to look at the current construction market activity and analyze construction costs per square foot for various types
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