ABOUT SERVICES PROJECTS CAREERS INSIGHTS CONTACT INDOOR FARMING TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH INDOOR FARMING National Design Build Services (NDBS) specializes in designing indoor farming spaces throughout the United States. In response to the world’s population growth and a lessening availability of suitable land for growing crops, we provide innovative solutions to farmers that maximize the amount of produce cultivated all while using less space. Our experience with hydroponic technology allows us to make vertical farming possible for you. Hydroponics is a cost-effective and energy-efficient way to grow leafy greens without the traditional need for soil. In order for this process to remain cost effective and energy efficient, we must ensure there is appropriate space to monitor and manage the irrigation systems. IRRIGATION METHODS Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) is a method where a shallow film of nutrient solution flows over the plant roots, ensuring that the leafy greens are irrigated but not completely soaked. Deep Flow Technique (DFT) ensures that plant roots are soaked in a deep flow nutrient solution with constant circulation. Aeroponics atomizes the nutrient solution and sprays it onto the plants’ roots. Ebb and Flow Systems pump nutrient solution to cultivation beds at certain intervals each day. Drip Irrigation System distributes water to plants using a drip, spray or stream. Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture (growing fish and other aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). Aquaponics combines these methods to form a symbiotic relationship in which plants are fed the aquatic animals’ discharge or waste. PLANT FACTORY HVAC SYSTEMS DESIGN There is a lot to understand when it comes to urban farming. Our experience with HVAC design compliments that of the grower to create optimal year-round growing conditions. Growers must be familiar with plant biology and what is key to successfully grow plants indoors, such as appropriate lighting and water to enable photosynthesis, and sometimes even movement of the plants to accommodate their growth cycle. With vertical farming, planters also must consider how exactly to arrange their microgreens, whether from the “ground” upward by using plant trays or in vertical columns running from the floor to the ceiling. Whatever your reason for vertical farming may be, there are many HVAC considerations that must be evaluated to ensure the indoor farming environment is fully optimized to meet your growing needs. Here are a few examples of specific considerations we at NDBS evaluate and customize for each grow space: Agricultural Needs Temperature & Humidity Multi-tiered Cultivation Airflow Design Condensate Collection Plant’s Growing Period Loads and Operation RECENT INSIGHTS Transforming the Future of Agriculture READ MORE › LEED Certification READ MORE › Our Key to Success READ MORE › VIEW ALL EXPERIENCE THE DESIGN AND BUILD DIFFERENCE Let NDBS provide our services for you in the design and installation. If you are ready to get started on your construction project, contact us today. CONTACT CAREERS | SAFETY | TERMS OF AGREEMENT 11840 Borman Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63146 636.229.8400 | info@nationaldbs.com © 2021 National Design / Build Services | Website Designed By Fierce Creative Agency