What building types are appropriate for THERMOMASS?
Concrete is a natural and architecturally significant building material that can take on any appearance. THERMOMASS allows the designer to take advantage of these strengths AND provide the owner with a highly energy-efficient facility. Therefore, the system has been used in a wide variety of building types since 1980and should be considered for any building where low construction costs, long term durability, low maintenance, low fire insurance rates and low energy costs are important. Completed facilities include commercial buildings, churches, schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, manufacturing and warehouse facilities, coolers/freezers, timber kilns, agricultural confinement structures, residential buildings and sports facilities.