Simpson Strong-Tie Will Replace Commonly Specified “AB” and “ABE” Standoff Post Bases with the “ABW” in 2012
New for 2012 is the Simpson Strong-Tie ABW standoff post base. It will be available in March of 2012 and
Tag: Design
The Hue Circle – It’s Awesome Like the Color Wheel
The humble color wheel doesn’t get enough press these days. A lot of us as architects use it almost intuitively.
Mixing Paints and Doing Subtraction
When paints are mixed together each absorbs certain wavelengths of light. The color that is not reflected is what we
Post Tensioned Slab on Grade Sport Courts
Why use a post tensioned slab-on-grade for your sport courts? Performance and long term total cost. A post tensioned concrete
Proper Bearing of I-Joist Rafters
As today’s architectural design trends toward more open floor plans with vaulted ceilings there is a need for economical rafters
Types and Design of Wood Trusses
Here are some great resources about the different types of wood trusses and how they are designed. If you have
Fastening to Concrete – Wedge Style Expansion Anchors
There are many situations were it may become necessary to attach a timber ledger to a concrete wall. It is
LEED Project Team Formation is an Important First Step in any LEED Certification Project
The first step in preparing for the LEED Certification process on a building project is the formation of the LEED
Restaurant Floor Plans Free Initial Consultation
Evstudio has had the pleasure of designing a wide variety of restaurant, cafe, bar and similar projects and it has become
Sometimes Architects Still Sketch
In an age when computers have taken over our lives I still like to do things by hand. Particularly in
EVstudio and the 2017 Home Builder of the Year
Thrive Home Builders, one of EVstudio’s very own clients, was recently awarded ‘2017 Home Builder of the Year’ by Professional
Custom Residential Exteriors
This home was completed in time for the Holidays but due to the weather we have been having this year
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