TITLE

Building Designs to Mitigate Environmental, Energy Concerns

AUTHOR(S)

Hoff, Steve

PUB. DATE

April 2010

SOURCE

National Hog Farmer;4/15/2010, Vol. 55 Issue 4, p36

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article explores the parameters of innovative and environment-friendly design of animal and poultry production facilities. Natural and mechanical ventilation, mitigation of particulate and gas emissions, and energy management are discussed. It offers details on initiatives that support the construction of such design like the U.S. Green Pig Barn project and green label barns. Information on the use of several alternative energy sources in animal housing system is mentioned.

ACCESSION #

50654169

Tags: ANIMAL housing -- Design & construction;  FARM buildings -- Design & construction;  BARNS -- Design & construction;  LIVESTOCK -- Housing;  RENEWABLE energy sources

 

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