Resiliency + Sustainably Designed

First Press Winery incorporates high-performance and low environmental impacts into all aspects of the design. Material selection sand system designs are carefully considered for resilience, longevity and responsible use of resources.

Conservation and potential energy production opportunities have been anticipated. The compact footprint and building form allow for minimal site impact and optimal solar exposure. Natural light and ventilation are optimized for interior spaces to create appealing and healthier work environments. Key elements include:

RESILIENCE/DURABILITY

Site planning to mitigate environmental risks with all materials selected for long term durability and increased fire-resistance to protect you and your assets.

MATERIAL REUSE

Prefabricated metals building components (main structure, exterior wall + roof panels) contain approx. 80% recycled content promoting material reuse and reducing landfill.

WATER CONSERVATION

Rainwater, domestic grey-water and process water collection, storage and reuse are options that can be incorporated into your project.

HEALTHY MATERIALS

All materials are assessed to avoid as far as possible products that could adversely impact human health or product quality.

DAYLIGHTING

Ridge skylights or rooftop monitors introduce indirect natural daylight into the main interior work areas, reducing energy demand.

ON-SITE ENERGY GENERATION

Solar and other potential energy generating systems, beyond minimum code requirements are assessed for inclusion into your project to reduce energy costs.

NIGHT COOLING

Ventilation used to exhaust CO2 can be reversed to bring in fresh night air to effectively pre-cool the building in the shoulder months.