April 2010
11 posts
Repair of Fence Post Using Simpson E-Z Mender →
Fence posts can fail due to many reasons and it’s a real pain in the “back” to replace a damaged post. After searching the web I found many different ways to repair a fence post in lieu of…
Wheelchair Turn Space Options in the Americans... →
The Americans With Disabilities Act calls out two different options for providing space for wheelchairs to turn around. The first and most common is the 60” diameter turning circle. This is…
Upcoming Earth Day Festival in Evergreen →
As most people know, Earth Day is coming up in just a few weeks! Elicia Ratajczyk and Carly Greto of EVstudio have been participating on the planning committee for the organization of the 21st…
Helped a client who didn’t build according to plan and had trouble with Jefferson County. New plan.
Talking to Stan Wagner about Enermodal’s website http://goo.gl/v2c4 looking forward to their blog
The acoustician’s recommendation made me laugh, he said to determine a maximum volume for the amplifier we should put in a dvd and try it.
Which home changes bring happiness? - Green House - USATODAY.com http://goo.gl/AfsS Not sure that I agree but interesting theory.
ANSI/ADA Protruding Object Limits →
The American National Standards Institute requires that all objects on circulation paths (including telephones and wall sconces) comply with specified protrusion limits to protect the…
EVstudio Denver office in Denver Daily - Town Talk http://goo.gl/4tDU
The New Denver Zoning Code Planning Board Draft is... →
I received this from New Code Denver:
“Now Posted Online: Planning Board Public Hearing Draft of the New Denver Zoning Code and Map
We are pleased to let you know that the…
The Organic Modern Home – A Sustainable Design →
We recently submitted the Organic Modern Home project for a design award for unbuilt architecture. We’re still anticipating some of these getting under way in 2010. In the meantime here’s the…
March 2010
27 posts
Interesting map of the United States showing housing markets and what combination of boom and bust http://goo.gl/GB58
ELEMENT HOUSE exhibit at The Museum of Outdoor... →
On April 10th, the Museum of Outdoor Arts will open “ELEMENT HOUSE-architecture for a new ecology” an architectural exhibition showcasing the design of a multi-component, modular green home…
Gypsum Association 2009 Fire Resistance Manual →
My favorite resource for determining gypsum assemblies for fire protection is the GA Manual. The 2009 manual is now available online. It sorts fire assemblies by the location of the assembly and…
A reporter from the Denver Daily News dropped by, sounds like we’ll me included later this week.
Built an indoor rock climbing wall in my son’s room.
Ramps that Don’t Require Handrails, Slope and Rise →
The International Building Code and the American’s with Disability Act set the rules for ramps in new construction and remodels. In most cases you need to have handrails on both sides, but there are…
Drainage Design in Rec Center Cabanas →
One of the most over-looked aspects of a successful rec center cabana design is sufficient drainage. It’s easy to assume that the shower drain and an overflow for the toilet will cut it, but you…
PowerBlanket Review – Melting Ice and Snow →
Its been a very cold winter in Colorado. In a normal winter we expect to see a few unusually warm days when all of the snow pack and ice melts on the north side of our Denver home. This year we…
Change of Occupancy and Conformance with Code →
One of the most common questions with existing buildings is: “What do I have to do if I change the occupancy of the space?”
The International Building Code specifically addresses this circumstance….
Census: Denver new growth leader among Front Range counties - The Denver Post http://goo.gl/ogUm
Water and Sewer Tap Fees – Construction Soft Costs →
Two major expenses on projects are the water and sewer tap fees. Depending on the type and size of the project these fees can range from expensive…. to VERY expensive. Typically, most single…
Adding existing condition photos to a webpage for bidders at project, the interior is already being abated.
Sounds like we are doing a project for RTD
2010 Colorado Architecture Month →
April is Colorado Architecture Month, an annual event hosted by AIA Colorado. The following are some highlighted events planned for this year.
Delicious Designs is a program in which…
Our client asked that we write in the project specification “No Products From China”. Too many issues with it in their buildings.
Mike the tile guy tells me that 1/8” tile joints should go with sanded grout.
We’re having a tile backsplash installed at the house today. Glass, running bond, 3x6 tile, 3 color mix, 2 greens and a blue.
Lighting Design Available from EVstudio →
The EVstudio Lighting Design group has delivered innovative lighting solutions for healthcare, higher education, residential, retail, non-profit, and civic projects. We offer services for both…
Rally for Affordable Housing: Housing Colorado’s... →
Thursday March 18th was Housing Colorado’s annual Day Under the Dome Event. This event brings together advocates and their legislators to discuss affordable housing for the State of Colorado….
Evidently tumblr stops importing content from your other blog and twitter if you are inactive. hopefully a post and it will go back to it.
Floor Plan Required for Obtaining a Liquor License... →
When applying for a Restaurant Liquor License in the City of Denver, you are required to provide a floor plan (8 ½” x 11”) of the area which is to be licensed. The plan must show all…
Repairs to Concrete Foundations Made Simple Using Carbon-Fiber Kevlar Grid Straps http://goo.gl/ccbE
Updating the EVstudio print portfolio to better illustrate our experience in large renovations, health care and multifamily architecture
Repairs to Concrete Foundations Made Simple Using... →
From Fortress Stabilization Systems
EVstudio recently met with Pinnacle Construction where they introduced us to Carbon-Fiber and Kevlar Grids used to repair foundation walls….
EVstudio.info is averaging over 1,000 hits a days. Topics include architecture, planning, engineering, lighting design, surveying and more
Why Chile Is Better Than Haiti at Handling Earthquakes - TIME http://goo.gl/FnXp - Less corruption and bribes
Basics of Radiant Heating and Cooling with... →
A radiant system is based on the concept of radiant heat transfer in order to warm and cool a space. Typically we see the floor as the main medium for this system but it can also be incorporated…
February 2010
38 posts
Grants Available for Green Affordable Housing →
While helping a client explore the matrix of options for a potential Green Affordable Housing development, I came across two different grant sources that specifically support Green Affordable…
EVstudio’s donation raised $300 for Montview Community Preschool.
Montview Community Preschool auction at Tivoli in Denver tonight
We are programming a long term care facility.
The Components of Solar Hot Water – Collectors and... →
In the world of solar hot water there are many names for systems that are identical or do similar things. It is important to know the basics and general components of any system one is working with….
Accessible and Smart Rec Center Cabana Design →
One of the most important functions of recreation center cabanas in family locker rooms is providing a convenient place for users of all physical ability levels to change in comfort and privacy. As…
Business Occupancy Group as Defined in the... →
One of the first steps in any building project is evaluation of the appropriate occupancy group. This drives building size, building height, construction type, exiting and fire separations.
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Erosion Control (BMP) Best Management Practices →
Erosion Control measures have come a long way… especially in Colorado. In fact, most jurisdictions have devoted entire sections of their land development code to address erosion and…
Patel Residence Foundation Poured in Parker,... →
The foundation was poured last week for the Patel residence in Parker, Colorado. The site happens to be the last buildable lot in the Clarke Farms subdivision.Most of the neighboring…
Understanding Thermal Mass Walls in a Passive... →
Let me first say that while I studied thermodynamics and heat transfer in school, it’s been many years since I’ve had to look up a specific heat capacity coefficient. With that said, there are some…
Diagram From Recent Meeting →
I wanted to share this diagram from a recent meeting. The project is still in early planning stages so I can’t tell you what it is, but its fun to see these early process images.
Sustainability, Land Planning, Transit-Oriented Development, Affordable Housing - Builder Magazine http://goo.gl/d7Sa