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Understanding R-Value and Insulation
This post is provided by Earthcore SIPs.
There are many conditions that determine the effectiveness of any building material to provide comfort and energy efficient performance. R-Value is only one of these factors or measurement tools.
R-Value is the measure of resistance to heat flow through the defined material. The higher the R-Value the less heat will [...]
The Components of Solar Hot Water – Collectors and Circulation
In the world of solar hot water there are many names for systems that are identical or do similar things. It is important to know the basics and general components of any system one is working with. Once the basics are understood and mastered then it is possible to have intelligent conversations about a subject [...]
Three Wood Framing Methods – Balloon, Platform & Advanced
We recently talked about a variety of building methods. Within each method are different ways to build. Here we talk briefly about three wood framing methods.
Balloon Framing -This method of framing was fairly popular on the east coast and parts of the Midwest in the past. Today it is not generally allowed by current building [...]
Top 10 “Alternative” Construction Methods
There is a lot of conventional wisdom out there about what is “typical” for building construction practices. While the collective experience of available labor and availability of materials tends to drive how things get designed and built, it is important not to get stymied by routine practices. With progressive thinking about sustainable design and new ideas about [...]
Pierce Residence Framing Inspection
Jim and I had a chance to visit the Pierce Residence in the University Hills neighborhood for the framing inspection. This two story house has a spacious master suite on the main level, two bedrooms on the upper level, and is complete with a large bonus room over the garage. One of the home’s focal [...]
Schematic Design for Addition to Baptist Church in Arvada
We have been working on a schematic design for a new sanctuary addition to the Ralston Hills Slavic Baptist Church off 64th Avenue in Arvada. The congregation has overgrown the current facility by nearly double and the existing space is becoming so overcrowded during regular services, that it is becoming a safety hazard.
The design for the new sanctuary [...]
Colorado Wins Third Place in National Natural Talent Design Competition!
Elicia Ratajczyk of EV Studio participated in the organization of the Colorado local Natural Talent Design Competition again this year, with the Colorado chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Emerging Green Builders (EGB). The winner of the local competition was sent to compete in the national competition at this year’s Greenbuild [...]
ADA Accessible Doors – An In-Depth Look at the Building Code
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifies the minimum criteria for Accessible Doors in New Construction Accessible Buildings. According to the standard, Accessible Doors must be located:
At each accessible entrance to a building
At each accessible space within the building
Along all accessible routes within the building
At all Egress points
The standards state that a minimum of 50% [...]
Interesting Insights on Architecture That Can Repair Itself
Most people don’t realize that there is a growing body of research in the world of architecture based on biologic solutions to our built environment. This particular video by Rachel Armstrong from TED.com discusses technologies that are currently being researched that would actually use living organisms to create a limestone foundation underneath Venice’s failing wood [...]
Rendering for Silver Rock Manor Complete
We have completed the final rendering for the Silver Rock Manor in Evergreen Colorado. We were able to develop the original model in Revit, then take it through 3ds Max in order to get the photoreal effects you see below. The background image is an actual photo taken on site from the appropriate vantage point. The only [...]
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