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The Importance of Fire-Resistant Construction
Fire-resistant construction goes beyond mere compliance with building codes; it is about creating a safe environment for families....
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Energy Massâ„¢ Wall Vineyard Estate Survives LNU Firestorm
We are pleased to report an Energy Massâ„¢ Wall vineyard estate building survived the LNU firestorm. Located on thirty three acres in...
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Sustainable 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 Black
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A Comparison: Smart Building System vs. Cave Structure
As the wine industry continues to expand, the growing regions of California are in need of storage facilities for barrel and case goods...
Gary Black
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Before Disaster Strikes
Disasters come in a variety of forms: from life-threatening earthquakes and out-of-control wild fires, to periodic shortages of energy...
Gary Black
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3 Key Reasons to Consider Smart Building Systems for Your Winery Facility
The wine growing regions of California are in need of large storage facilities for barrel and case storage. While underground caves...
Gary Black
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Designing and Building to Be Resilient
In 1994 Integrated Structures, Inc. began research with a high mass, high insulation, fire and earthquake resistant construction system...
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