Critical design considerations for indoor growth facilities and vertical farms for cannabis and other plants are examined in “Michigan Efficient Yields: Facility Design & Construction Best Practices for Efficient Indoor Agriculture,” a Resource Innovation Institute webinar now available on demand.  

The two-hour presentation features industry experts Luke Streit, project executive, IMEG; Dario Boyce, project manager, Anderson Porter Design; Johnny Burgoon, solutions architect, Prospiant; Joe Conway, senior project manager, ARCO/Murray; Rob Eddy, technical director, Resource Innovation Institute  

The webinar will help Michigan cultivators of indoor farms and their project teams understand the key performance indicators and targets during the design and construction phases, so they can create resilient facilities, reduce energy use and operating costs, and maximize incentives from local utilities and efficiency programs. 

Topics include: 

  • Benefits of Indoor Controlled Environments for Crops 
  • Assembling CEA Project Teams 
  • The Value of Commissioning 
  • Navigating Codes and Permits 
  • Maximizing Technical Assistance for CEA Projects 
  • Design and Construction Best Practices for Indoor Farms 
  • Considerations for Indoor Enclosures and Vertical Farms 
  • Benchmarking Design & Construction KPIs 
  • Operations & Maintenance Planning 

Watch the webinar.