Don’t Make Your Solid Blocking Too Solid – Attic Ventilation Requirements
I was at a job site today and noticed that the contractor had used blocking between trusses where the blocking
Category: Residential
Basement Structural Floors
When a new house is located on a site with expansive soil an elevated structural floor is typically the best
This or That #6: Stack vent vs. Vent stack
Stack vent vs. vent stack This comes straight from the pages of the ARE and serves as a reminder of
Letter of Recommendation from ICF House Client in Utah
I just received a nice letter of recommendation from Steve Clark. We designed an ICF house for Steve in Kane
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Should Not Be Overlooked – Go Out and Get One
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, oderless and tasteless gas that it also extremely toxic. It is product of combustion and
Project Spotlight: Miner’s Point
Throw Back Thursday- Mixed-use Goldmine As the architect on Miner’s Point, EVstudio helped a vision come to life in
Project Spotlight: Modern Highlands Home
Throw Back Thursday- Residential Renaissance EVstudio’s custom designed homes are some of the most ambitious and one of a
Egress Windows and Emergency Escape
The International Residential Code spells out a number of code requirements for egress windows and emergency escape in houses and
What’s the Difference Between NFPA 13R and NFPA 13?
While we typically have a fire sprinkler consultant on the design team for our projects, there are some key things
Surface Drainage Adjacent to Houses
One thing we frequently hear from people when buying a new home or when looking for a new home is
Separation of Top of Foundation Wall and Adjacent Exterior Grade
One of the most commonly asked questions to the structural department involved the required distance between the top of a
The Building Envelope and Energy Savings
The building envelope consists of three main elements: the roof, the walls, and the foundation. The main concerns we have
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