Tag Archive for ‘Construction’
Considerations of Fly Ash in Concrete.
Fly ash is becoming more popular as a substitute for cement in concrete. The Federal government has been allowing and encouraging its use for quite some time. It was actually used extensively in the construction of the Hoover dam. Another less known fact is that the Romans used volcanic ash from the solfatara volcano near [...]
Double Skin Façade
Most buildings that we see are single skin. In low rise structures the outside will be stucco, siding, some type of masonry etc. In taller buildings the exterior veneer is often more varied and includes glass, metals and other materials. A method of construction that is starting to become more popular is a double skin [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Include an Exterior Door in Your Addition
Last fall, my wife and I designed an addition to our home. It was a fairly straightforward addition with only a couple areas inside the house being remodeled to accommodate it. To save money and hassle we wanted to be able to live in the house during construction. We installed plastic where the addition was [...]
LEED ID Credits – New LEED Pilot Credit Library
Earlier this year, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) introduced a new dimension to their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating Systems for green building certifications known as the Pilot Credit Library (PCL). The PCL currently includes 41 Pilot Credits which can be pursued as Innovation in Design (ID) or Innovation in Operations [...]
Terms to Know When Choosing Windows – U-Factor, SHGC & VLT
There is more to know about windows than casement, double-hung, Low-E, double or triple pane. While Low-E and the number of panes can give a basic idea on the performance characteristics of a window assembly, it is also good to know a couple other key terms. U-Factor – This is equivalent of R-value for insulation. [...]
EVstudio Civil Engineering to Sponsor CDLA Annual Conference in August
For the 2nd year in a row, we are pleased to announce that EVstudio Civil Engineering will be one of the sponsors of the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association (CDLA) summer conference! The CDLA conference will be held in Beaver Creek, Colorado this year at the Hyatt Beaver Creek on August 4, 5 & 6. CDLA [...]
The Yellow Barn at Conifer: Early American Pre-fab in the Mountains
The historic “Yellow Barn” (well, it used to be more yellow than it is today) at the corner of Highway 73 and Barkley Road in Conifer has long been a well known and beloved landmark and icon of the mountain community. What many may not know, however, is that it and it’s two accompanying historic [...]
Denver Craftsman Home – All About Flow
One of the central tasks of this house was creating a strong sense of flow through the house from front to back; creating a clear procession from door to door that would organize the whole floor. These next few photos highlight how that was accomplished. The front door is at the west end of the main [...]
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