Seminar 40 -- Demystifying Controlled Environments for Agriculture

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With cannabis becoming legal in nearly every US state and many countries around the globe, there are more indoor grow facilities being built. It is important for engineers and contractors to be aware of the unique requirements associated with Controlled Environments for Agriculture (CEA) facilities. The HVACD systems do not follow the conventional wisdom experienced with typical buildings. Knowing how plants thrive and produce and how that is dependent on space temperature and humidity is extremely important. The paradigm CEA is realizing that we are trying to create the perfect outdoor day for growing inside the building, every day.

1. Programming and Architecture; HVACD; and Purpose Built for CEA for Controlled Environments for Agriculture< /br>Brian Anderson, AIA, Anderson Porter Design, Cambridge, MA; James Megerson, P.E., Member, Design Mechanical Inc.,Kansas City, KS; Adrian Giovenco, Member, Inspire Transpiration Solutions, Berkeley, CA