Archicon Design designed a 40,000 sq. ft. biomass boiler and utility plant for Schreiber Dynamix Dairies. The facility generates high-pressure steam using biomass fuel to support dairy manufacturing operations. The design integrates industrial utility planning with passive ventilation strategies to create a safe, energy-efficient, and comfortable working environment.
The Challenge
Designing a biomass-fired utility plant capable of handling high-temperature operations while maintaining effective ventilation, heat dissipation, and safe working conditions.
Our Solution
Archicon Design incorporated natural ventilation, louvered wall panels, and roof-mounted turbine ventilators to continuously remove hot air generated by the boilers. The building layout promotes natural airflow, reducing internal temperatures and creating a comfortable environment for plant operations while supporting efficient utility performance.
Key Design Features
40,000 Sq. Ft. Biomass Utility Plant
Biomass-Fired Boiler Facility
High-Pressure Steam Generation
Passive Industrial Ventilation Design
Roof-Mounted Turbine Ventilators
Louvered Wall Panels for Natural Airflow
Temperature-Controlled Working Environment
Business Value
The facility demonstrates how passive design strategies can enhance industrial utility buildings. By leveraging natural ventilation and energy-efficient planning, Archicon Design reduced heat build-up, improved worker comfort, and supported reliable steam generation for continuous dairy production, resulting in lower operational energy requirements and improved plant performance.