Lighting, temperature, and humidity are critical for these rooms, as any deviation from acceptable levels puts the entire crop at risk for lower yields and/or disease, costing the owner in wasted resources, time, and revenue.
The farm-to-table movement and increased legalization of cannabis have led to a rapid escalation in the quantity and size of grow room facilities throughout the US.
Dr. Stephanie Taylor discusses the effectiveness of the Phizer and Moderna vaccines; her latest endeavor, Building4Health; how engineers can best prepare their buildings in the fight against COVID-19; and more.
This white paper is intended to provide guidance for owners of commercial buildings, including K-12 schools, higher education campuses, and office buildings, to consider while returning to occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the 138 classrooms and labs currently in use this semester by UMass-Lowell students and faculty, building ventilation systems bring in 100% fresh, outside air while exhausting 100% of the rooms’ return air outdoors again.
Engineered Infection Prevention mitigation strategies usually include dilution (ventilation), filtration, humidification, and air cleaning and disinfection.
This white paper is intended to provide guidance for owners of commercial buildings, including K-12 schools, higher education campuses, and office buildings, to consider while returning to occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.