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22 Battery Street Office Remodel, San Francisco, CA
The renovation of a 5,000 square foot office space at 22 Battery Street, in a notable historic building in San Francisco's business district, represents a blend of modern functionality and historical preservation. Commissioned by Duncan Channon, Inc., the project was...
22 Battery Street Office Remodel, San Francisco, CA
The renovation of a 5,000 square foot office space at 22 Battery Street, in a notable historic building in San Francisco's business district, represents a blend of modern functionality and historical preservation. Commissioned by Duncan Channon, Inc., the project was...
Next generation’s creativity on display at kids’ art show at Interactive Resources, Inc.
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 1st, we play host to an open-house pop-up exhibit of kids' art from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Artist and teacher Camille Zulpo's 23 students have transformed our front lobby and conference rooms into a colorful display of vibrant creativity. The...
Meet Marilou Sasai and Michael McCombe!
We're pleased to introduce two new team members: Michael McCombe and Marilou Sasai. Michael McCombe has more than 20 years of experience in CADD drafting and is working toward his architectural license. He is a designer/drafter who cares about exceptional results. At...
In the News: PowerPlant Park in Richmond
Our cannabis industry project PowerPlant Park is poised to bring hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars in additional tax revenue for the City of Richmond, and the news media is taking notice. KPIX journalist Katie Nielsen interviewed our President Tom Butt and...
At the Vanguard of the Green Rush in Richmond – PowerPlant Park
Richmond, California PowerPlant Park is a planned cannabis agricultural community and campus, the first legal project of its kind in the State of California. Investors chose to locate on the Richmond shoreline for its sweeping unobstructed views of San Francisco Bay,...
Trends in Cannabis Dispensary Design – Blooming Organics Case Study
Pasadena, California The cannabis retail experience is rapidly evolving. As the industry matures, it is working to escape preconceptions of the typical cannabis collective. For example, many shops have the temporary look and feel of a re-purposed space put together by...
What it Means to be a Green Business: “People. Planet. Profit.”
Interactive Resources, Inc. was first certified as a California Green Business in 2010, and we recently received re-certification following an in-depth quadrennial audit by the Contra Costa Green Business Program.What does it mean to be a green...
City of San Carlos Youth Center Gets a Makeover
After an extensive remodel by Interactive Resources, Inc., The City of San Carlos' Youth Center has reopened its doors for service to the community. The City commissioned Interactive Resources, Inc. to upgrade its existing twenty-year-old Youth Center to better...
The Unique Mix of Cannabis Dispensary Design
One of the many exciting things about how the cannabis industry is evolving in California is that legalization has provided a new way for all players to communicate with each other and share. I think there’s plenty of room for innovation in the field. The adventure in...
Interactive Resources, Inc.’ Cannabis Facility Design Expertise featured in October Issue of Professional Services Management Journal
The Professional Services Management Journal is a great source for research and advice for architecture, engineering, and consulting firm leaders. Our cannabis facility design services are featured in its October issue in an article by Steve Cardone titled “This Niche...
Expansive New High Tech Cannabis Grow Facilities as a Trend
We’ve been designing cannabis facilities with ever increasing size. The pace was already picking up in 2017, and with the start of 2018, it launched into high gear. Among several cannabis projects, I’ve been working on a brand new 123,000 sf facility that I planned...