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2009 Code Update: Deck Attachments
The 2009 International Residential Code has new provisions concerning the attachment of decks to homes. Most significant in this is the new hold-down tension device requirement of R502.2.2.3. This device is illustrated below and will certainly add construction costs to deck addition projects due to the invasive nature of the interior tension device attachment. From [...]
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 [...]
Andrews Residence Framing Complete in Colorado Foothills
One of the smaller houses EVstudio has designed is on it’s way to completion. The 1,200 sf Andrews residence in Golden is 400 sf on three stacking levels. Thanks to the dry winter, the framing is already complete and the roof, exterior siding, windows, and soffits are all being finished this week. The exterior stone will be put [...]
Haley Residence Framing Progress in Evergreen Colorado
Framing is underway at the Haley Residence in Evergreen. The house is built on four separate levels: the lower, garage, foyer, and main. The foundation is complete and framing for the lower and garage levels is in progress. The exterior material palette will be staggered metal shingle siding, antique barn wood siding, farmer’s rock, and standing seam rustic [...]
Federal Energy Tax Credits – There is Still Time
There are currently three categories of federal tax credits available for energy-efficient or renewable systems upgrades that are available to homeowners. The first category of improvements applies only to an existing home that is your principal residence. These credits expire on December 31st 2010 and can give you a tax credit of up to $1,500, [...]
Designing with the Elements – Women In Design 8×8 Event
Elicia Ratajczyk, LEED-AP, of the EVstudio Evergreen Office will be one of eight speakers to present at this fall’s 8×8 Event for Women In Design entitled “Designing with the Elements”. All eight speakers will address different aspects of designing with the elements. Elicia will speak about Passive Cooling sustainability strategies including everything from time-tested methods [...]
Open House Plan for a Small 20′ Wide House
One of my favorite repeat clients called a few days ago and needed a plan for a small house to go on a 25′ wide lot in Denver. The house itself could not be more than 20′ wide. The client wanted a plan that would fit and would have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all [...]
Denver Traditional Brick Home Complete
I recently had a chance to stop by the completed Pierce Residence in the University Hills neighborhood in Denver. This brick and stucco house is 2700 finished square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, and has a large bonus room above the garage. There was a lot of brick detailing on the exterior of this [...]
Massing Study for New High End Residential Home in Red Fox Run Complete
Hot off the presses, the massing study for our latest home design in Red Fox Run, in Evergreen, has been completed. These renderings do not yet show the “skin” of the home (the materials, textures and colors of the actual siding materials). The purpose of the massing model is to study the aesthetic massing in [...]
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 [...]
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