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Revit 2012 – Where are the Special Characters?
Typing and creating notes in Revit is similar to AutoCAD, however use of special characters requires a couple extra steps. To be able to use a symbol in Revit such as degrees or diameter, from the...
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Walkthrough with Revit, One of Several Visual Aids Assisting Our Design Process
The days of designing in AutoCAD Architecture seem to be waning in favor of Revit’s robust design platform. The “walkthrough” capability in Revit is a design aid that we continue to explore. The...
View ArticleExcavation for Footings, Why Soils Matter
In Colorado, the consistency and general make up of the earth ranges widely. Geographically speaking, the eastern portion of Colorado contains flat grasslands that transition rather dramatically to...
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ICC Family of Codes – IRC, IBC – Online Library
The International Code Council (ICC), the member focused association that creates and updates model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable,...
View ArticleHow to Create a Custom Scale for Not-to-Scale Drawings
We often work with prints of drawings, architectural and structural details, etc. as we collaborate with consultants and clients. Sometimes these are not-to-scale (“N.T.S”, as may be indicated) prints...
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EVstudio Remodel Featured as ‘Kitchen of the Week’ on Houzz.com
Southwest Perspective We had the distinct pleasure to work with a repeat client for a remodel and addition to their newly purchased mountain residence in Evergreen, CO. The design caught the attention...
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Revit Tip #9 – Change Orientation of Family During Placement
At the intermediate levels of Revit, there are a number of tricks to aid the design flow process. This tip removes an otherwise additional step of using the rotate tool when inserting and placing a...
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Adams County- Homes for Hope Project
In 2018, EVstudio was awarded a unique and special project with Adams County’s Children & Family services, with director Janis James and other staff, to help alleviate a challenging problem they...
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Architectural Copper – Science Meets Aesthetics with Living Finishes
Copper takes form in many ways and applications in our built environments. Plumbing lines, plumbing fixtures, electrical conducting applications, as an architectural metal for the exterior skin as...
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Foundation Wall Height Design Considerations for Residential Garages
There are many ways that openings like doors and windows come into consideration with respect to how we, at EVstudio, design foundation walls. More specifically, there are special criteria that go into...
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Where are the Best Places to Find FREE Revit Families?
On one hand I have to hand it to the Revit developers for a robust and state of the art design tool. But on the other hand, and as most Revit users will tell you, the out-of-the-box Revit leaves...
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Revit 2012 – Where are the Special Characters?
Typing and creating notes in Revit is similar to AutoCAD, however use of special characters requires a couple extra steps. To be able to use a symbol in Revit such as degrees or diameter, from the...
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Round Log Siding in Residential or Commercial Construction
Log built structures are one of many specialized construction types that we have extennsive experience with at EVstudio. It is fairly typical that some of the building, like the upper or lower story...
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EVstudio Client / Designer Collaborative Environment and DWF Design Review
EVstudio delivers architectural design for our clients in many forms and levels of detail tailored to our clients. Typically throughout the design process, the design is delivered by means of 2D floor...
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Vent and Insulation Clearance in the 2009 IRC
For rafter framed or truss framed roof construction, not only is ventilation of these cavities required by the 2009 International Residential Code, but a minimum air flow clearance is required to...
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Cub Creek Ranch Mountain Modern Home Complete
The Cub Creek Ranch home combines traditional exterior materials of rustic wood, stone, and corrugated metal with modern geometric forms and massing. This modern aesthetic leaves much of the structure...
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Adams County- Homes for Hope Project
In 2018, EVstudio was awarded a unique and special project with Adams County’s Children & Family services, with director Janis James and other staff, to help alleviate a challenging problem they...
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Architectural Copper – Science Meets Aesthetics with Living Finishes
Copper takes form in many ways and applications in our built environments. Plumbing lines, plumbing fixtures, electrical conducting applications, as an architectural metal for the exterior skin as...
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Foundation Wall Height Design Considerations for Residential Garages
There are many ways that openings like doors and windows come into consideration with respect to how we, at EVstudio, design foundation walls. More specifically, there are special criteria that go into...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Where are the Best Places to Find FREE Revit Families?
On one hand I have to hand it to the Revit developers for a robust and state of the art design tool. But on the other hand, and as most Revit users will tell you, the out-of-the-box Revit leaves...
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