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Easy Method for Generating Area Take-offs Using Autodesk Design Review(0)

August 22, 2010

During the design process clients and builders need area take-offs for estimating pricing on materials for managing an appropriate budget for their project. At EVstudio we utilize Autodesk’s Design Review program as a means for clients to review our drawings throughout the design process. Builders also use it for calculating or gathering area take-offs.
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Single Family Floor Plan for Habitat for Humanity

We recently designed a single-family ranch house for Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity.  We came up with the most practical layout for the 3-bedroom/2 bath house, while keeping it within the 1,050 sf requirement.
We left the option for the Master Bath to be finished with a future shower/tub combo, since the Habitat design criteria only [...]

Structural Implications for a Residential Deck to be Designed for a Hot Tub

From time to time EVstudio is asked about the feasibility of retrofitting an existing deck to accommodate a hot tub and in some cases to design a deck for a hot tub on a new project. Here is some basic background information on the structural implications. Keep in mind every project varies and EVstudio can [...]

Maggie & Molly’s Bakery Open for Business

Maggie and Molly’s Bakery is open for business.  EVstudio completed the plans for the 500 square foot space which opened in May.  While the space if very compact, the layout works well and there was no shortage of customers during my five minute visit.
The space is squeezed into a compact 15’ x 34’ rectangle.  While [...]


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