Gross vs. Net ….are your Toilets in…or Out?
While doing the code analysis for two buildings with a mix of Assembly and Business occupancies the following question came up….Restroom
Category: Research
Interesting Insights on Architecture That Can Repair Itself
Most people don’t realize that there is a growing body of research in the world of architecture based on biologic
Colorado Homebuilding Academy
If you’ve been keeping up on the news in Colorado’s residential sector, you’ve probably noticed that the state (and most
ICC Family of Codes – IRC, IBC – Online Library
The International Code Council (ICC), the member focused association that creates and updates model codes and standards used in the design,
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
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
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