shared522 min readEnergy Mass™ Wall Vineyard Estate Survives LNU FirestormWe are pleased to report an Energy Mass™ Wall vineyard estate building survived the LNU firestorm. Located on thirty three acres in...
Gary Black3 min readSustainable Prosperity in Wineries of the Central Coast (Series, 2 of 4)Concepts for Reducing Energy Use in Wineries The most cost effective way to reduce energy usage in winery buildings is to design them so...
Gary Black4 min readA Comparison: Smart Building System vs. Cave StructureAs the wine industry continues to expand, the growing regions of California are in need of storage facilities for barrel and case goods...
Gary Black3 min readBefore Disaster StrikesDisasters come in a variety of forms: from life-threatening earthquakes and out-of-control wild fires, to periodic shortages of energy...
Gary Black6 min read3 Key Reasons to Consider Smart Building Systems for Your Winery FacilityThe wine growing regions of California are in need of large storage facilities for barrel and case storage. While underground caves...
shared522 min readDesigning and Building to Be ResilientIn 1994 Integrated Structures, Inc. began research with a high mass, high insulation, fire and earthquake resistant construction system...