VFLA at Be the Change 5k
VFLA is proud to have co-sponsored and participated in the first annual Be the Change 5K run at Horsetooth Park over the weekend. Be the Change is a non-profit organization which organizes volunteer trips to communities around the world in order to build or rebuild schools and create a functional learning environment for the children. … Read more
VFLA’s Justin Larson at AIA Grassroots
The American Institute of Architects has an ongoing program to reach out and connect with the American public. As VFLA supports the AIA leaders, such as VFLA CEO Justin Larson, AIA who is the current president of the AIA Colorado North Chapter see’s importance of improving the value of the architect in the mind of … Read more
Why Architects should love Pinterest for residential work
For one of the ways we get to know our residential clients and their project ideas, we have them complete a document about where they currently reside, how they live their lives at home and how they imagine their new project. It’s a tool for getting their lifestyles, and their design styles, too. It’s a … Read more
Top Movies With Great Architects or Architecture
We are taking nominations for the best Architecture Movies of all time. These are to be movies that either feature really cool buildings or architects (cool or otherwise). Please give us your imput. So far the nominees are: Gattaca- Many of the futuristic buildings represent a post modern architecture called “Brutalism”, the two massive Arches … Read more
Thermal Mass
Thermal mass is the property of materials to store high amounts of heat energy. Thermal mass is found in heavy and dense materials such concrete, stone and ceramics. When used correctly in construction, thermal mass elements stabilize the temperature inside a building by absorbing heat during the warmer part of the day and radiating heat … Read more
Defining Scope
A while ago my husband and I were hosting a couple’s baby shower at our house. We were going to have about 30 – 40 people over on a Saturday. Scott had Friday off and I had two big deadlines at work so he was in charge of cleaning to house. I was very appreciative … Read more
Holiday Cards from VFLA
This holiday season, we here at VFLA decided to create some custom cards. Here’s the results for your enjoyment! In all honesty, though, we would truly like to spread our thanks to everyone who’s supported us this past year. We all know it’s been a very busy one. Not so long ago as it may … Read more
Successful Natural Daylighting
I was recently evaluating a space our office is designing for qualification for the LEED Daylighting Credit and found the experience somewhat frustrating and disappointing. My education and work experience has reinforced my natural and intuitive sense of the value that natural daylight brings to the spaces we live and work in. An internet search … Read more
Vapor Emmissivity and Concrete Slabs – Post 3 of 3
…continued from post 2 of 3 Drying: Ok, so you’ve installed a good quality vapor barrier directly below the slab to eliminate vapor transmission from the ground below, and reinforced and cured the slab in a manner that avoided curling. Can you expect favorable test results and no added cost for vapor/Ph mitigation and no … Read more
Vapor Emmissivity and Concrete Slabs – Post 2 of 3
….Continued from post 1 of 3 Topical Mitigation Treatments: If the tests show too much moisture or Ph, options to mitigate flooring damage are limited and costly. Treatments are available to seal the top surface of the slab. Typically, the more effective types involve bead blasting the surface, applying an epoxy-based sealer, then applying a … Read more
