Architect»
Interior Design is Available from EVstudio Architecture (0)
Our Interior Design group provides a full complement of services that marry architecture and interiors so your project is a cohesive, integrated whole. Our love of interiors means that your project looks and functions as well inside as out.
The EVstudio Interior Design group has delivered vivid, innovative solutions for healthcare, corporate, hospitality, residential, retail, and [...]
Building Technology»
The Six Components of Successful Daylighting (0)
There seems to be a popular misconception that the use of natural light involves large expanses of southern facing windows. I can’t count how many places I have been where the entire south facing window wall has the blinds constantly drawn or unsightly tinting film on the glazing. From conversations it is easy to determine [...]
Commercial»
Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Medical Office Buildings (0)
In another assessment in a series of articles: How much does it cost to build a medical office building? It is well known that Medical Office Buildings are very expensive per square foot due to the integrated systems required in the buildings. Below is a chart from RSMeans construction cost data that illustrates the cost per square foot for new [...]
Engineering»
Modified Rafter and Ceiling Joists for a Remodel Makes a Huge Difference (0)
EVstudio provided Structural Engineering services for a recent remodel in south Denver. This remodel involved modifying the existing rafters and flat ceiling joists to have a new vaulted ceiling. The existing rafters were left in place and reinforced using collar ties. Once the collar ties were in place, the existing flat ceiling joists could then [...]
LEED & Sustainability»
Grants Available for Green Affordable Housing (0)
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 Housing efforts:
The first grant is “The Affordable Housing Initiative” offered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) through a grant from the Home Depot Foundation and is [...]
Projects in Process»
Kershenstein Honka Log Home in Evergreen Colorado Near Completion (0)
EVstudio has completed plans for numerous Honka log homes and one, here in Evergreen, is nearly complete. The Kershenstein residence boasts the quintessential Honka look while also being a truly custom home. It was important to the client that the home feature energy efficient aspects including radiant floor heat, passive solar capabilities from the orientation [...]
Residential»
Understanding Thermal Mass Walls in a Passive Solar Design (0)
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 fundamental things that have stuck and I can’t help but apply those concepts into my design work and try to [...]









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