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Blower Door Testing

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, Green, Prefab, Prefab/Modular, Remodeling, Residential, Sustainability, Townhomes
May 9, 2014

With the implementation of the 2012 Washington State Energy Code the requirements for air testing residential projects have changed to become more restrictive.  All new residences and additions in the state now require a blower door test to measure air leakage through the building envelope.  The test requires that air changes be less than 5 per hour, hopefully pushing towards tighter building envelopes and less energy consumption. Blower door testing may seem mundane and ordinary, but when the Godfather of Soul...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update – Apr. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
May 2, 2014

Progress at the LIV Apartments has hit light speed in the month of April.  Wood framing has started to be erected at the west building while progress continues on concrete pours in other areas of the site. The east side of the site is still in the thick of concrete work as several levels are yet to come. The central area of the site is now a staging area for materials and deliveries.  below this concrete level is underground parking and a...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Mid Apr. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Remodeling, Residential
April 18, 2014

The Clyde Hill Residence progresses into April with more work being to the exterior.  The covered porch at the rear of the house has been fully framed and prepared for the future finishes.  New foundation pads have been cast to support the weight of the porch and roof above, and new membrane is being installed at the living room opening and floor. Bulk was added to anchor the home above the hillside and to give weight to the non enclosed building...

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LIV Apartments Site Tour

by OSC
Construction, Multi-family/Mixed Use
April 11, 2014

This Friday some of the office ventured out to the construction site of our largest ongoing multi-family residential project – the LIV Apartments. We were there to observe ongoing wood framing, progress with the post tensioned concrete pours, and to generally become familiar with the project by touring the site. LIV Apartments is situated half a mile from the Microsoft Redmond Campus, and is located at NE 22nd St. and Bel-red Rd. In addition to 450 apartments of various sizes,...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update – Late Mar. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
March 31, 2014

Progress moved towards foundation walls nearing the end of March after pouring and curing slabs previously shown.  In the right of the picture is a cured slab and columns, and on the left is form work, reinforcing, and post tension cables ready for concrete to be poured.  progress will continue vertically as each level is poured and cured in sections click here for more blogs on the LIV Apartments...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Mar. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Remodeling, Residential
March 31, 2014

This March has been a busy month for the Clyde Hill Residence as the entryway and entry roof have completed framing, the exterior is stripped of existing cladding, and the interior framing is pushing towards completion.  March also saw the installation of most the windows and exterior doors.  Once this installation is complete work will be at a rapid pace on the interior of the building as construction moves towards drywall, fixture installation, painting & finishes, and move in. These views...

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LIV APARTMENTS – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – LATE FEB. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
March 2, 2014

The level 1 post tension slab poured and curing with materials to form the columns and next floor level staged for future use.  The previous slab on grade (parking level 1) is now the support for the ramped portion of level 1.  Next in the process will be to lay down sheathing, steel reinforcing, and post tensioned cables.   click here for more blogs on the LIV Apartments...

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LIV APARTMENTS – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – MID FEB. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
February 28, 2014

The LIV Apartments take the step to the next level as progress with concrete progresses.  Slab on grades have been poured and work now begins on new levels.  In order to hold the new levels a series of temporary scaffolds and cribbing will be used to support the weight of the concrete as it cures.  In addition to the temporary supports permanent columns are also cast that will support all of the levels above. Work progresses with the form work for...

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Clyde Hill – Construction Update – Feb. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, News, Remodeling, Residential
February 28, 2014

As progress on the Clyde Hill Residence moves forward this post will document progress made during the month of February. As this project was taken over mid renovation our work has been to tweak the design our clients’ desires.  These tweaks are enlarging rooms & windows, removing windows & exterior cladding, adding a new roof over the main entry, and more will come in posts to come. View up the hill toward the living room and deck side of the home...

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LIV APARTMENTS – CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – LATE JAN. 2014

by OSC
Construction, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use
January 28, 2014

The LIV Apartments are progressing nicely as this grade is prepared for concrete.  Prior to ground covering the various trades have been working to install main lines for plumbing and electrical as the opportunities to do sub grade work get substantially more difficult and expensive after concrete slab on grade is poured and cured. Before the concrete slab on grades a robust waterproofing and protection layers are laid down.  These layers serve several functions, one of which being a capillary break...

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