Tag Archive for ‘Construction’
Evergreen Mercantile Retail & Office Building Completed
The transformation of the Evergreen Mercantile building (formerly the BMC Building) in Bergen Park is now complete. EV Studio completed plans for the exterior facelift of the building which included the addition of new siding, an upgraded parapet wall, new storefront openings and the covered walkway in front of the building. The design for the [...]
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 [...]
The Importance of Specifications and MasterFormat
According to the Dictionary of Architecture & Construction a specification is “a written document describing in detail the scope of work, materials to be used, methods of installation, and quality of workmanship for a parcel of work to be placed under contract; usually utilized in conjunction with working (contract) drawings in building construction”. In turn, [...]
Seismic Testing of a Mid-Rise Wood Framed Structure
After the destruction caused by the 1995 Kobe earthquake the Japanese government took it upon themselves to construct the world’s largest seismic testing table, often referred to as a “shake table”. This testing facility, called Earth-Defense, was built to its enormous size out of necessity. Space to build new structures is a rare commodity in [...]
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 [...]
Will Your New Home Addition Negatively Affect Your neighbor’s Foundation?
During these tough economic times, many of us are considering remodeling or putting an addition onto our existing home in lieu of purchasing a new one. When considering an addition to a home space constraints are always a concern. This is especially true in many of the historic Denver neighborhoods where property lines are so [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Lumber Sales Continue to Rise in 2010
Good news on the construction horizon! Lumber sales, the best indicator of activity in the construction markets, is continuing to rise well above last year’s figures, and also even beating the 5 year average. The charts below are courtesy of Builders Enterprises, dealers of a wide variety of construction materials.
Dimensional lumber and plywood sales are [...]
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