Residential 
Basement Structural Floors(0)
When a new house is located on a site with expansive soil an elevated structural floor is typically the best solution to prevent unwanted floor movement in the basement. The normal slab-on-grade basement floor is 4″ thick and is supported by the soil. If the soil moves, the basement floor will move. You can [...]
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Navigating The Highlands at Breckenridge Design Guidelines with an Architect
I have been involved with a number of projects in The Highlands at Breckenridge, and this post centers specifically around navigating the design review process in the most expedient way possible. First thing to note here: all design review processes will take time, and sometimes even be rather aggravating. However, it is important to remember that [...]
Temperature Control in Buildings – What is the Minimum Heat Level Required in the Building Code?
Both the International Building Code and the International Residential Code have requirements for maintaining a minimum temperature in buildings. They do not have requirements for a maximum temperature in buildings though there are ventilation system requirements and there are reasonable standards for comfort. The IBC requires that interior spaces that are intended for human occupancy [...]
Residential Spiral Stairs – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
Spiral staircases may be an option for your residential applications where you can’t fit a conventional staircase. These are the rules from the 2006 International Residential Code. Spiral staircases have to be at least 26″ wide with each tread being at least 7.5″ deep when you’re 12″ in from the narrow end. The treads have [...]
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