Tag Archive for ‘Architecture’
Groundbreaking New Design for Red Fox Run in Evergreen Colorado
Through a collaborative effort with local contractor, Tomskin LLC, EVstudio has risen to the new challenge of redefining the mountain vernacular in the front range foothills just West of Denver, Colorado. Already a progressive community of well over 20,000 in population, Evergreen is well known for its natural mountain environment, combined with the mild weather of [...]
Steel Stud Track Attachment to Masonry with Simpson Wedge-All
Recently I have been working on a lecture hall project in Killeen, Texas. The structure of this lecture hall is primarily going to be composed of steel roof framing members and concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls. Covering the entrance to this lecture hall is a covered colonnade. The visual architectural requirements of the colonnade’s covering [...]
Grades of Solid Clay Masonry – Bricks
Common building bricks come in three grades which indicate the bricks resistance to weathering. The weathering general refers to how much rain is expected and how low the temperatures get. NW: Negligible Weathering – Typically used for interior applications as well as a backup for face brick. For areas with minimal rain and above freezing [...]
LEED Silver Certification Achieved – Evergreen Terraces is the First LEED Building in Evergreen!
EVstudio is proud to announce that we have just received official confirmation that the Evergreen Terraces Office Building in Evergreen, Colorado is the first building in Evergreen to be awarded a LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)! In addition, Evergreen [...]
Colorado Architecture Month – April 2011
EVstudio and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado Chapter are now gearing up for the festivities to take place across the state during this year’s Colorado Architecture Month in April! Architecture Month celebrates Colorado architecture and design and includes a number of great free events hosted by AIA Colorado. This year’s events include: Delicious [...]
The Santa Fe Style – Blending Pueblo and Territorial Architecture
The Santa Fe style is a variation of both the Pueblo Revival and Territorial Style of architecture, made popular in the late 1800s. It became the standard in New Mexico after it was defined by the Santa Fe Historic Zoning Ordinance of 1957. The ordinance mandated the use of the Pueblo or Territorial Style on [...]
Getting Ready for the ARE
There is a lot of talk of the Architect’s Registration Exam (ARE) in our office of late. All tallied we have at least five people who are asking questions, doing research, compiling study materials and just generally getting prepared. There is likely an exam taking strategy for every individual. I know I have listened to [...]
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are now available online On Friday, July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder signed final regulations revising the Department’s ADA regulations, including its ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The official text was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. The revised regulations amend the Department’s Title [...]
The Place in Evergreen is Open!
The Place, a center for community organizations in Evergreen, Colorado is now complete and open! All painting and trimming has been completed and the office spaces are beginning to be filled by local non-profit organizations such as The Mountain Area Pregnancy Center, The Mother’s Closet and more. While the offices are complete, the state-of-the-art tele-conferencing [...]
Evergreen Terraces is OFFICIALLY the First LEED Certified Building in Evergreen
The Evergreen Terraces Office building is now officially the first LEED Certified building in Evergreen, Colorado! EVstudio designed the building and completed the documentation and administration for the LEED Certification of the building. Stay tuned for news on the upcoming plaque hanging ceremony and celebration!
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