Tag Archive for ‘Colorado’
Braced Wall Specification Changes to the 2009 IRC (pt. 2)
The newest edition of the International Residential Code sees some changes to the requirements of wall bracing. A new requirement (ref. section R602.10.1.2.1) is one that ties the braced wall panel construction prescribed in chapter 6 to the roof-ceiling construction prescribed in chapter 8. Section R602.10.1.2.1 applies to all exterior walls that support roof structure [...]
Braced Wall Specification Changes to the 2009 IRC (pt. 1)
The newest edition of the International Residential Code sees some changes to the requirements of wall bracing. One such change is the total length of bracing required along each braced wall line (ref. section R602.10.1.2). The previous code specified the total required length of wall bracing as a percentage of the total length of the [...]
Funkaar Studio’s ARE Ready Fast Course coming to Denver!
Elicia Ratajczyk of the EV Studio Evergreen office has been competitively selected for the TA position for the upcoming “ARE Ready Fast!” course being offered in Denver by Funkaar Studios with the help of the Colorado Chapter of the AIA!
Funkaar Studios offers classes for the Architectural Registration Exams (ARE) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental [...]
Foundation Settlement: The Push Pier Alternative
EVstudio is asked quite frequently to perform structural evaluations of cracked foundation walls. These cracks are often due to settlement. Modern design philosophy (and most geotechnical reports) calls for the original structural engineer to design foundation walls to clear span ten to fifteen feet to account for soft patches of bearing soil or soils that [...]
Evergreen Rodeo and Parade begins this week!
Evergreen is a tight-knit community and like most small towns, has certain events that make it that way. The annual Evergreen Rodeo and Parade begins this week and runs June 18th – 20th! The roots of the annually hosted rodeo and it’s accompanying parade go back as far as the 1930’s and possibly began [...]
The Cafe at The Place in Evergreen to Open Next Week!
While construction continues next door at “The Place” on Meadow Drive in Evergreen, the “Cafe @ The Place” may open as early as next week! EVstudio completed the plans for both spaces. The building, which previously housed The Carpet Exchange, has been designed to be an important hub for the non-profit organizations of the mountain [...]
Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity 2010 Hard Hats & High Heels Event
Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is hosting the 3rd annual Habitat Hard Hats & High Heels fundraiser the evening of Saturday, June 12th at a fabulous 6,800 sq. ft. luxury home at Cub Creek Ranch in Evergreen. Donations from the event will help build the next Habitat for Humanity home in Evergreen, which is currently [...]
Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity ‘Base House’ Design Criteria
There are standard guidelines for designing a Habitat for Humanity ‘Base House’ regarding size, floor, wall & roof systems, exterior materials, windows & doors, and heating & ventilation. The guidelines vary depending on location. EVstudio has worked on a number of projects with Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity which covers Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Park [...]
Navigating the Design and Permitting Process for a Mountain Home
We provide Architectural design, Engineering, Surveying and Real Estate services for residential projects all along the Rocky Mountain Region, and there is no doubt that while permitting a mountain home has a lot in common with its urban counterparts, there are a few issues that are unique to the mountains and most building jurisdictions will have special [...]
Silver Rock Manor Due for Completion in Evergreen Colorado
We recently visited the construction site of the Silver Rock Manor, a high-end luxury residence that we designed in Evergreen, Colorado to see how the project was progressing. The project is coming along nicely and is scheduled for completion at the end of June! They were putting the copper roofing on the Rotunda roof the day [...]
Entries(RSS)