Tag Archive for ‘Architect’
Education and Training Required to Become a Licensed Architect
One of the most common questions I hear from clients is “what does it take to become a licensed architect?” The answer is relatively simple to explain but difficult to complete. Most states have adopted a common process for architectural licensure: The first item is education, you need an accredited degree from a NAAB (National [...]
Have Your Architect Hire the Engineers
In the traditional architectural project the client will hire the architect and in turn the architect will bring on any consultants and engineers that are necessary to deliver the project. Recently, I’ve seen a number of clients who prefer to hire all of the consultants and engineers directly without the architect holding those contracts. The [...]
Sean O’Hara to Speak at AIA Colorado 2011 Practice and Design Conference
Sean O’Hara, of EVstudio’s Denver office, will be a featured speaker at the AIA Colorado 2011 Practice and Design Conference. The conference is from October 13-15, 2011 at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center. His 75 minute long session is titled “Growing a Firm in Interesting Times”. The session description is: “The last few years [...]
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 [...]
Designing Your House – Part 6
With this post we move outside of the house and discuss your outdoor spaces. Clearly some of these choices are going to be climate driven so we would need to take into account the earlier discussion about sun and wind when designing them. A first question is, do you prefer to spend outdoor time in [...]
Killeen, Texas Adopts 2009 I-Codes
The Killeen City Council has voted to adopt the 2009 International Code Council (ICC) Building Codes. The new codes will become effective April 1, 2011, however the 2008 National Electric Code will remain in effect. In addition to the ICC codes Killeen has published their local amendments to the Codes which take precedence [...]
2009 Code Update: Decks and Balconies
The 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) Section 202 defined the term deck as, “An exterior floor system supported on at least two opposing sides by an adjoining structure and/or posts, piers, or other independent supports”. The term balcony was defined as, “An exterior floor projecting from and supported by a structure without additional independent supports”. [...]
Owning an Architecture or Engineering Firm as a Branch of EVstudio
EVstudio is a growing architecture, engineering and planning firm with two offices in Colorado and one in Texas. We offer a unique model with in-house integrated services, a dedication to clients and a commitment to growth. Our unique online presence allows us to attract projects in many locations where we do not have offices and [...]
Historic Structure Assessments in Preservation Planning
A Historic Structure Assessment is one of the most common first steps in a historic preservation project. The process involves the documentation of the construction history and current physical condition of the historic property. The assessment is usually undertaken after the building or property has been identified as historically significant and recognized through local landmarking [...]
Simpson Discontinues Manufacture of Several Concrete Anchors
Simpson Discontinues Manufacture of Several Concrete Anchors For 2011, Simpson Strong-Tie has chosen to discontinue the manufacture of several commonly specified concrete anchors such as the “wet set” STHD8 and the retro-fit series of anchors HD: 2A, 5A, 6A, 8A, 10A, 14A, 5, 7 and 9. From the Simpson Strong-Tie website: “Simpson Strong-Tie is dedicated [...]
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