Energy efficient farm buildings
Industry:
Aquaculture, Beef, Cotton, Dairy, Eggs, Grains and fodder, Horticulture, Nursery and garden, Pork, Poultry, Sugarcane
Location:
Atherton Tablelands, Border Rivers, Cape York Peninsula, Central West, Darling Downs, Dry Tropics, Fitzroy, Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday, Maranoa-Balonne, North West, Queensland, South-East, South-West, Southern Downs, Torres Strait, Wet Tropics, Wide Bay Burnett
Pump Type:
Not applicable
Irrigation Type:
Not applicable
Technology:
Air Conditioning, Lighting, Motors and Fans, Heating
A well-designed farm shed or building can contribute to energy and costs savings. When farm buildings are designed to:
- Maximise the entry of natural light, it reduces the need for artificial lighting during daylight hours, leading to cost savings;
- Minimise heat intake, it allows for buildings to maintain a cooler interior. Proper insulation and strategically positioned windows help to regulate temperature, reducing the reliance on energy-intensive cooling systems.
- Facilitate air circulation, it ensures better ventilation, reducing the need for mechanical ventilation systems.
In the end, a farm shed or building design that factors in energy efficiency will create a more comfortable working environment for farmers and lead to reduced energy costs!