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Insurance for Design Professionals
I spent the morning in an session put on by XL Insurance, the provider of our professional liability insurance. It was of course about contracts and liability so not the most exciting way to spend a morning but there were several interesting facts: Less than 20% of firms surveyed consider themselves to be experienced with [...]
Drinking Fountains – The Plumbing Fixture That May Be Overlooked
The 2006 International Building Code requires drinking fountains in all occupancies except dwelling units and and sleeping units. This section of the code has frequently been overlooked. However building departments have begun enforcing the requirement with some regularity. Generally you are allowed to tie your drinking fountain into a kitchen sink but it cannot be [...]
Designing a Commercial Kitchen – What the Small Restaurant Owner Needs to Give Their Architect
I've designed a number of restaurants recently and I've noticed a common thread. In many cases restaurant owners have an existing location and want to expand with an additional location or they may want to move their existing equipment to a new location. They know enough about how their kitchen works that they don't feel [...]
Change of Use May Require a Structural Engineer
When the use of a building changes from one occupancy to another, say a store to a restaurant, you certainly need an architect to help you. The architect deals with exiting, fixture counts, layout issues and provides the stamped plans that you'll need for the building department. When that change happens in a space that [...]
Acapulco Denver Restaurant Sketch
I drew this quick sketch to explain the Acapulco Restaurant design to someone at the housing conference. Its drawn on the back of a sheet of heavily printed paper but it should give you a good sense of how this project may end up looking. The Acapulco will replace the existing restaurant on the southeast [...]
New Page on EVstudio.us "Top Ten Reasons to Choose EVstudio"
There's a new page on EVstudio.us. We've listed the top ten reasons to choose EVstudio: 1. EVstudio is your architect for life. We are willing and able to work with you on any project type and we will still be here in 10, 20 even 30 years. With other architects you have to shop around. [...]
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 a specialty within our greater body of commercial work. Designing a restaurant can be difficult business if you are not fully in tune with all of the codes and regulations that go along with it. [...]
Denver Colorado Architect
EVstudio started in the mountains of Colorado just west of Denver and has become known for doing work all over the state. While our Evergreen office is still busier than ever, our Denver office has been in full swing for over a year now. As a result, EVstudio has developed a fine reputation with the [...]
How to Pick the Right Compact Fluorescent Bulb Color
Hi, Lisa. I really want to save energy by using compact fluorescent bulbs in some of my light fixtures, but the last batch I bought was an awful cold blue color that made me feel funny. How can I avoid making the same $9 mistake every time? - Virginia, Cherry Hills Village Virginia, you've experienced one of [...]
Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity Hard Hats & High Heels Gala 2011
Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity will be hosting the 4th Annual Hard Hats and High Heels Gala on Saturday, June 11th. This ‘Zero Waste’ event will be held at a sustainably remodeled home in Soda Creek, Evergreen. All consumables at the event will be recyclable, compostable or reusable. Proceeds from the event will help to [...]
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