North Shore Winery

202 Ski Hill Road
Lutsen, MN 55612

	Participant information: Energy Panel Structures Lee Bergum 603 N. Van Gordon Avenue Graettinger, IA 51342 Phone: 612-499-0756 Email Address: lbergum@epsbuildings.com Website: www.epsbuildings.com Category: Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Buildings under 10,000 sq. ft.
2018 SIPA Building Excellence Awards Entry

Project information:
North Shore Winery
202 Ski Hill Road
Lutsen, MN 55612

Date Completed: 04/15/2017

Dimensions of building: 72' x 40' main floor, 40' x 24' upper floor

Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 3,840 sqft

Built By:
Code Plus Construction
Dave Vessel
9206 Birch Lake Road
Ely, MN 55731

Panels Manufactured By: Energy Panel Structures

Designed By:
Code Plus
Dave Vessel
9206 Birch Lake Road
Ely, MN 55731

Describe the end use of the building:

This building houses the North Shore Winery and Sawtooth Mountain Cider House.  It has four distinct areas; a tasting room for drinking and purchases, a barrel room for events, a production space for the wine and cider and also an office area.

Due to the short construction season, timeing was critical in the project.  SIP panels made the construction window short enough to get the project done.  Focus was on energy efficiency and stability due to the need for precise temperature control for the wine and cider.

SIP wall thickness and core material: 6" walls R-26
SIP roof thickness and core material: 10" roof R-40

Additional factors: All insulated panels, walls and roof with bean construction, dual fuel boilers and in floor radiant heat were used throughout.  A propane boiler, LOW-E windows (Marvin U-27) and all high efficiency mechanicals work to contribute to the energy efficiency of the structure.

Low VOC paints, concrete floor with in-floor heat

This project lends itself well to its surroundings, fits well into the woods of the north shore and provides not only a winery but a room for people to meet in a comfortable and quiet building.

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