Tag Archive for ‘Architecture’
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 [...]
Cost per Square Foot for Residential Construction
One of the most challenging tasks of building your own home is wrestling with the idea of how much home your budget can reasonably afford to build. There are many factors that are involved in the actual costs of a home, and in the beginning, it is crucial to be as realistic as possible about [...]
How Can a Supplier Play a Larger Role in Design?
I had a great lunch today with Tom Glossa and Denny Rogstad with the Breckenridge Building Center and we discussed the importance of an integrated team approach to design, which would involve a wide variety of team members. The traditional approach to design is for the Architect to design the plans and elevations, then for [...]
Top 10 Myths About Architects
Ok, I know that I can’t speak for all architects, and there are certainly those few out there who are responsible for most of the misconceptions about the profession. But I would like to set the record straight for the great many of us who actually represent the profession. This is a list that I’ve [...]
Modern Mountain Home in Evergreen Colorado Nearing Completion
We’re very excited to be seeing the completion of a modern mountain home we designed in Evergreen Colorado near completion. The Certificate of Occupancy was recently released and the owners are moving in. EVstudio provided all of the Architecture, Structural and Civil Engineering on this project and the seamless integration of each discipline within the [...]
Denver Really is a Great City for Architects
One of the highlights in my recent trip to Atlanta was a chance to talk to several professionals and academics about the state of architecture in Atlanta. Listening to their worries gave me a real sense of appreciation for the prospects that architects face in Denver. We have a strong voice through the AIA, a [...]
Boulderspace
I just ran across the Boulderspace blog. Well worth a look, lots of architecture related topics and its more than just Boulder. Originally posted 2008-10-10 02:19:57.
Santa Fe Style House in Roxborough State Park Complete
We recently visited the custom Santa Fe style house we designed in Roxborough Park that was completed this past summer. The house is 3,360 finished square feet on two levels, with a viewing deck on top of a 3-car garage. The house has an open floor plan with a main level master suite and private [...]
Top Ten Ways to Reduce Energy Demand in a Net Zero Building
A Net Zero Building (NZB) is simply a building with a zero net annual energy consumption from the grid. While the definition of Net Zero Building is quite simple, achieving it is quite the contrary. Understanding Net Zero involves a number of key points. The first is a focus on reducing the energy demands of [...]
Finding and Choosing the Best Architect for Your Project
Last week I gave a talk on “How to Work With an Architect” as part of Colorado Architecture Month. One of the questions from the audience was “how do I find the right architect for my project”. Of course I told them to just talk to me afterward, but it did raise an interesting question. [...]
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