University of Minnesota | Plant Growth Research Facility
Planting new roots with B3 sustainability.
Facts & Stats
Client
University of Minnesota
Market Type
Higher Education
Square Footage
12,000 SF
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Completion Date
2019
Global Impact Stat
4 Separate biome environments
Nestled in the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus, the Plant Growth Research Facility is a state-of-the-art complex that houses a headhouse working area, greenhouses, classrooms, containment greenhouses, and controlled environment growth chamber.
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Our team delivered mechanical, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, technology systems and energy modeling services for the mechanical and electrical infrastructure serving the new greenhouse. The design of the greenhouse posed a unique challenge as it had to accommodate the diverse environmental conditions for the different biomes in the greenhouse, and also allow for future adaptability to alternative biomes.
This project adhered to the B3 sustainability requirements, and we leveraged our energy modeling expertise to help the owner make informed decisions on mechanical system types, glazing options, and B3 compliance documentation. Despite its modest size of 12,000 square feet, the Plant Growth Research Facility offered an intricate and complex challenge that MCE was thrilled to take on.
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