Reference Type: Electronic Resource Title: Efficient
Agricultural Buildings: An Overview Primary Authors: Mumma,Tracy
Abstract: Efficiency-focused building designs reduce the use of
materials and energy in building construction and operation.
Planning for efficiency can help save money and improve building
performance. This publication discusses several ways to improve
the efficiency of agricultural buildings and provides further
references for implementing those strategies. Topics covered
include suiting a building to its site, using natural systems,
using renewable energy, conserving energy, and conserving
material resources in construction. Ag Matters Catalog ID: 19