Academic design Project

The existing bio farm is located on the island of Rügen ,between Binz and Sassnitz  in north of Germany.

There Angus cattle, at present
approx. 50 animals and
Dorper, at present 100 animals are kept in herd book breeding and 50 hectares of arable land and 70 hectares of grassland are managed.

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Goals:

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More animal welfare

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Sustainability

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Less negative environmental impact

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More ecological form of animal husbandry

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Optimize farm size and operational process

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Natural lighting and ventilation

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Regional natural material

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Use of renewable energy

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Inviting entrance

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Sustainable construction methods

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Residential:

East west orientation

Air circulation

Natural ventilation

Living room face to the south

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Orientation:

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East-west for stalls with concrete floor

Takes advantage of prevailing winds

Reduces direct sunlight

Minimizes heat stress

Decreases respiration rate

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North-south for stalls with out concrete floor

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Natural ventilation:

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The wall should not be completely solid to allow
air movement through the house

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Good air movement (ventilation) is essential to
remove moisture, excess heat in hot weather
and/or odor and gasses from animal waste so
that animals stay cool, dry and clean

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While good ventilation is essential for animal
health, drafty conditions must be avoided

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Air circulation should be above the animals’
heads and ventilation openings should be
placed high enough so that air does not blow
directly past the animals

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walls of about 1 meter height will provide
sufficient ventilation. A hedge can also fulfill
this function

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Natural resources:

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Solar panel generation

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Rainwater harvesting

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