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We design HVAC systems for indoor farms, allowing growers to manage plant responses, improve crop productivity, and increase profitability. Whether you're operating an existing indoor grow, designing a state-of-the-art vertical farm, planning a new greenhouse complex, or investigating all-of-the-above options, we can help.
Greenhouses, vertical farms, mushroom production facilities, indoor gardens, and other indoor plant production operations allow food to be grown anywhere in the world, in any climate, on rural lands and on-top city roofs. Indoor food production systems require careful planning and design, as well as a good grower to optimize plant growth, maximize profitability, and minimize environmental impact. To grow plants successfully indoors, a broad spectrum of technology is required, including climate control systems. HVAC (heating, ventilating, and cooling) systems are used to control the temperature, humidity, air distribution, and carbon dioxide levels inside the growing structure.
No matter what type of cultivation facility you use, having a better understanding of the crop-environment interactions and designing the HVAC system accordingly, will improve crop yields and quality, reduce losses to mold and moisture, use less energy and water, and minimize operation and maintenance costs.
No matter what type of cultivation facility you use, having a better understanding of the crop-environment interactions and designing the HVAC system accordingly, will improve crop yields and quality, reduce losses to mold and moisture, use less energy and water, and minimize operation and maintenance costs.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
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Workshop: HVAC Fundamentals for Growing Indoors
Denver, Colorado - Friday, October 27, 2017 Dr. Sabeh will be leading an interactive workshop for those growers who want to gain a deeper understanding of the principles, processes, and equipment used to control the cultivation environment. In this workshop, growers will learn about different types of HVAC equipment; how to calculate basic cooling, heating, and humidity loads; what a psychrometric chart is and how to use it; and ultimately learn what plants need to grow consistently and predictably. You can find more information on the "Workshops" page. If you want to learn more, please feel free to Contact us. |
Recent Speaking Engagements
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CultX: Cannabis Cultivation Excellence
San Francisco, CA, August 1-2, 2017 Dr. Sabeh chaired this conference geared specifically toward the grower. She was featured on a panel to debate the merits of indoor, greenhouse, and field cultivation and held a lively, interactive 90-minute workshop about controlling the environment, with key concepts related to vapor pressure deficit, psychrometrics, air movement, and the complex interactions between plants and their environment. For more information: https://cultivationcannabis.iqpc.com/ |
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Covering Environments - CEAC Monthly Seminar
University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center Tucson, AZ, January 20, 2017 @ 4:15pm "Engineering the Indoor Crop Production Facility to Increase Productivity and Profitability" Dr. Sabeh will share her expeiriences in engineering for CEA, discuss the opportunities for optimizing the controlled environment, challenge us to think about efficiency and conservation, and take a look forward into the industry's future and technology trends. Attend If you can't attend in person, that's okay. Register here to attend the webinar or watch it later. |
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American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE)
Las Vegas, NV, January 28-February 1, 2017 "What Do We Know about Energy Use in Agriculture Facilities" Dr. Sabeh will be speaking at the ASHRAE conference about "Energy Use in Plant Production Facilities," including how energy is used, why it is a critical requirement for CEA, and energy conservation opportunities. The other panelists - Morgan Hayes from University of Kentucky and Joe Zulovich from the University of Missouri - will present energy use information for livestock buildings and the general agriculture industry. For more information: www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/conferences/2017-ashrae-winter-conference#program |
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Strategies in Light
Long Beach, CA, February 28-March 2, 2017 "LED Lighting for Horticulture: A Systems Perspective" In her presentation to LED manufacturers and representatives, Dr. Sabeh will discuss the overall system effects of using LED lighting in an indoor plant production facility. These effects include changes in plant water uptake and evapotranspiration, carbon dioxide uptake, and reduced HVAC loads. To learn more: www.strategiesinlight.com/index.html |
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Greenhouse Crop Production & Engineering Design Short Course
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, April 3-7, 2017 "Designing the Right HVAC System for Your Operations" Learn about HVAC systems used in greenhouses and vertical farms, what factors are important for sizing and selecting equipment, and how to reduce operating costs while also providing greater control and crop consistency. "Medicinal Crops: A Natural Approach to Medicine" In this presentation, Dr. Sabeh will discuss the specific challenges associated with indoor cannabis production, such as scaling up from the basement to the warehouse, controlling humidity 24/7, managing the heat output from HPS lamps, mitigating high electrical service demands, and decision making without horticultural science. Learn more about the U/A short course here. |
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International Congress on Controlled Environment Agriculture
Panama City, Panama, May 17-19, 2017 Dr. Sabeh will speak about the importance of HVAC design for indoor plant production, including the impacts on plant responses, interactions with other environmental factors, energy and water use efficiency, and capital and operating costs. For more information: http://www.icceapanama.org/ |
Dr. Nadia Sabeh
nadia@doctorgreenhouse.com
nadia@doctorgreenhouse.com
