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New Cost Effective Ideas for Daylighting at NREL
We toured the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Research Support Facility, and were able to see a number of design solutions that were relatively low-cost, but provided a great sustainable approach to many of their design goals. One in particular was with Daylighting. The challenge was that they wanted to be able to redirect light from [...]
Controlling Western Sun Glare with Electrochromic Windows at NREL
We recently had the pleasure of touring the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Research Support Facility and one of the many features we saw that contributed to their net zero building was Electrochromic Windows. To be used in applications where there are great views (and as a result, glazing) to the West, which is extremely common [...]
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, [...]
Anthony Ries becomes a LEED AP BD+C
I recently became a LEED AP BD+C accredited professional. For the past three years I have been simply a LEED AP. I now have what is called a specialty. The BD+C portion of it means Building Design and Construction. This is quite straight forward and fundamentally the same, for all intents and purposes, as the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Varying Design Wind Speeds for Arvada, Colorado
Contractors, Owners and Designers should be aware that the City of Arvada has five different wind zones of varying intensity. This could mean a difference of up to 20-25 pounds per square foot of wind pressure on the components and cladding of roofs. For a project such as solar panel installation this could have significant [...]
EVstudio Evaluates Structure of City of Arvada Annex Building for the Addition of Solar Panels
EVstudio was recently hired to consult on the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the City of Arvada Annex building in Arvada, Colorado. Many local governments are considering the addition of solar panels to their buildings to help offset their energy costs and create good will. Many building department jurisdictions such as the City [...]
EVstudio Designs Wattsun Solar Tracker Foundations for North Dakota Game and Fish Department Use
EVstudio was contracted by Sun Spot Solar, LLC to design concrete pier-footing foundations for Wattsun AZ-225 model solar trackers. Solar trackers are an innovative way to maximize solar energy collection by motorizing the photo voltaic (PV) solar panels themselves to track the sun’s daily path across the sky. From Wattsun’s website: “A Dual-Axis Tracker enables [...]
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