Residential

EVstudio completed a permit set for a SIPS A-frame house in the Colorado foothills. SIPS panels laminate structural framing and rigid insulation with structural sheathing on each face. In addition to walls, SIPS can also be used as roofs and floors. The rigid foam insulation in the walls provides superior thermal performance, exceeding code minimums for R-value and air-tightness.

A-frame projects are ideal for SIPS construction because panels and components are produced off-site. This allows easy assembly on-site, reducing construction time and mobilization. Off-site production also cuts down on construction waste as factories optimize processes.

EVstudio has completed several SIPS projects and collaborated with manufacturers like Premier SIPS, the likely contractor for this home. EVstudio has worked to develop detailing, waterproofing, and coordination of panelized systems, making us an industry leader and expert in this type of design.

These clients will live in their A-frame, but A-frames are also great vacation homes or ski cabins. Since the main exterior walls double as a roof with deep overhangs, the exterior of these structures require little to no maintenance. The charm of an A-frame is appealing to renters or owners looking for the “Nordic” feel it provides with its Scandanavian roots.

We look forward to seeing the construction progress and are confident the clients will enjoy the home for years!

Specifications: 1,777 SF | 4 Beds | 2 Baths
Contractor: Premier SIPS (supplier)

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Orchard House is situated in a working 15-acre cherry orchard with breathtaking views to Mt. Gunnison. Orchard House was intentionally and carefully designed to create a marriage between Contemporary, Modern, and Farmhouse styles per the Client’s vision for the house. EVstudio provided architectural design and structural engineering services for this custom home.

Although the site was visited by one of our Principals, the design team did not need to physically visit the site to complete the design for this remote location (although they have been back to the site multiple times during and after construction). The home includes unique client-driven features such as a “cockpit kitchen” taking the form of a U-shaped island where the owner can prepare and cook most of a meal with little need to move around the kitchen.

In the primary suite, a soaking tub was designed and installed in line with the gorgeous mountain view and provides the sense that you are bathing in the orchard. Exposed Steel elements are featured throughout the home’s design, including a playful use of a solitary exterior column demarking the “public” area of the back patio from the “private” area of the primary suite. EVstudio’s experience in cutting-edge materials exterior of the home was partially clad in a concrete siding product that realistically presents the aesthetic of “board-formed concrete” for a modern appearance without the associated cost, installation difficulty, and thermal problems that would have been presented by using actual board-formed concrete. Using solar studies, a thin custom sunshade was designed for the Southeast corner to provide shade for the home’s art studio. A 15-foot cantilevered canopy extends over the rear patio exemplifying EVstudio’s ability to innovate and push materials to their aesthetic and functional limits.

As an update, the Owner had EVstudio complete a design for an addition to the home and remodeling of attic space and the garage during Fall, 2024 to accommodate visiting grandchildren. We are excited to see this addition come to fruition and will be updating this article with before/after imagery soon!

This contemporary style house is under construction in the greater Denver area, overlooking a golf course. The house sits 75 feet above the course on a sloped site. The owners, avid golfers, incorporated unique features like a separate golf cart garage with a dedicated cart path and space for an indoor golf simulator. The club house is a short walk away, offering access to a pool, restaurant, and tennis courts. The close proximity to the club suits the owners’ active lifestyles.

The design emphasizes entertaining. The main level includes a gourmet kitchen, and the lower level features a wet bar for large indoor parties. Outdoors, there are large covered and uncovered decks, heated dining, a fire table, a pass-through window with bar seating, and a hot tub.

Since the owners plan to retire here, the design includes future accessibility upgrades. These include removable floor framing and space for an elevator installation.

EVstudio Residential Studio provided architectural design, civil engineering, and mechanical design. Check back for updates as the project nears completion!

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Specifications: 4,500 SF | 6 Beds | 5.5 Baths
Contractor: PCL Construction

EVstudio worked through multiple iterations of the 45-acre parcel. This included the analysis of Large Single Family, Modular Workforce Housing, Hotel/Retail use, and a combination of Multi/ Townhome/Single Family which was the final iteration. Each study included looking at the total vehicle impact, transit opportunity, CDOT access and cost along two state highways, as well as the water and sanitary waste of the potential district that would be formed for on-site treatment of 400+ units.

The site traversed over 100’ in vertical elevation and creating a layout that retained its existing vegetation while terracing down the slope was critical for PUD approval with the community. The layout was intended to create a central corridor of traffic with branches of development to allow each area to maintain privacy and the Leadville
atmosphere.

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The Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley Adam’s Way project is a pioneering workforce housing initiative, marking the organization’s first modular pilot program. With 75% of the homes dedicated to employees of the Eagle County School District, this project directly addresses the critical housing needs of local workers, including teachers and school staff. Through a strong collaboration between the Town of Eagle, Eagle County, the school district, and other key partners, this development provides affordable housing solutions that support the local workforce and enhance community stability.

The impact of the Adam’s Way project was immediately evident as several teachers received the keys to their new homes, symbolizing a significant milestone in the development of workforce housing in the area. EVstudio’s involvement in this transformative project underscores our commitment to creating sustainable, functional, and affordable housing solutions that support local communities. This initiative highlights the importance of modular housing in addressing the housing crisis and demonstrates the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in meeting community needs. The Modular manufacturer was Fading West and the General Contractor was The Symmetry Companies.

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