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A Reason We Have Engineers and Architects – Designing to Meet Code
EVstudio’s Structural Department was recently called to an existing house to provide recommendations to a home owner for completing a remodel in progress. This is a typical request that EVstudio...
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Recommendations and Kind Words From Our Past Clients – What They Say About...
As part of putting together the EVstudio Monograph we went through some letters of recommendation and comments from our past clients. We really appreciate all of our wonderful clients, especially...
View ArticleDesigning Your House – Part 9
What is the structure that is going to be holding up your house? More than any of our previous questions, your initial answer may be that’s why you hired an architect. While it’s defintely true, we...
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Involving an Architect in Your Land Buying Process and Decision is a Great Idea
When you are start looking to buy land or a house your first decision is finding the right real estate agent. Your second decision should be finding the right architect. An good architect can help you...
View ArticleThe Heat is on…
I want to address a topic that comes up in every programming interview that very few people give much thought to…Indoor heating and air conditioning… The professional term HVAC stands for Heating,...
View ArticleDesigning Your House – Part 4
The next set of spaces to design are the private spaces for the family. First an easy question, how many bathrooms and bedrooms would you like to have in the house? How many of them will be used every...
View ArticleDesigning Your House – Part 7
Now let’s talk a little bit about the interior design of your home. We’re not interior designers per se but as the architects we are still designing these spaces as we design your house. We’re also...
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Architectural and Structural Coordination in 3 Dimensions
You may have heard that we use a software package known as Revit. One of the things that we really like other than the fairly intuitive interface is that the architects and the structural engineers...
View ArticleWhy Social Media Is Important for an Architecture & Engineering Firm
I’m sure by now you have seen plenty of blogs or articles while surfing the internet. While coming across some of these blogs you might be asking yourself “why do they post so much?” When it comes to a...
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Top 10 Toys for Future Architects (and Engineers)
One of the most common questions that we get at EVstudio is, “What kind of toys did you play with as a kid?” Though a seemingly strange question to be asked during an architectural consultation, our...
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EVstudio Will Work With You On Projects in Other States and Other Countries
We want to remind the readers of evstudio.info that EVstudio does projects in numerous states and you shouldn’t worry about contacting us with questions or potential projects because of your...
View ArticleArchitects and Engineers need Errors & Omissions Insurance
When you are making decisions about hiring an architect, engineer or other licensed building professional it is important to verify that they carry Errors & Omissions Insurance (E&O). As a...
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Modern Mountain Home in Evergreen Colorado Nearing Completion
We’re very excited to be seeing the completion of a modern mountain home we designed in Evergreen Colorado near completion. The Certificate of Occupancy was recently released and the owners are moving...
View ArticleWhy Hire an Architect When a Contractor Offers to Design-Build
Design-build is a common delivery method in construction and a popular buzz word in the industry. What it generally means is that you hire a single person or company who both designs your project and...
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Belcaro Neighborhood Custom Home Nearing Completion
The final touches are being applied to a EVstudio Custom Home in the Belcaro Neighborhood. This home is a rare find in Denver with a large lot and great accessibility to the Cherry Creek area....
View ArticleArchitect/Client Privilege? What Does Your Architect Keep Secret?
I’ll start by saying that there is no legal sort of architect/client privilege where we can hide what you tell us from the courts. However, at EVstudio we will keep information private from third...
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3639 Raleigh Street Custom Denver Home
Another great custom home is nearing completion. The exterior is mostly finished and dried in. The hardwood floors are in place as well as the stairs. One of the great features of this home is the...
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And a Column Shalt be Under Thine Beam
One of the most frequently made mistakes in traditional design is the misalignment of a column with regards to the beam or entablature it is supporting. The face of the beam (on both the inside and...
View ArticleWhich came first, the architect or the contractor?
I had a nice conversation with a potential client today and he asked me whether it is better to hire the contractor and use their architect or to hire the architect directly. We do work for clients and...
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Navigating The Highlands at Breckenridge Design Guidelines with an Architect
I have been involved with a number of projects in The Highlands at Breckenridge, and this post centers specifically around navigating the design review process in the most expedient way possible. First...
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