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What is the focus of the chapter 'Building Design for Energy Efficient Livestock Housing'?
Energy-efficient building design for livestock housing
Who are the authors of the chapter 'Building Design for Energy Efficient Livestock Housing'?
Andrea Costantino and Enrico Fabrizio
What is the license under which the work is published?
Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 license
Which organization has jointly published the work?
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and Virginia Tech Publishing
What is the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) for the PDF version?
978-1-949373-97-4
What is the main subject of 'Introduction to Biosystems Engineering'?
Biosystems engineering
What is the estimated direct on-farm energy consumption per year?
6 EJ
What is the main focus of the chapter?
Improving energy efficiency in livestock housing
What task does the engineer need to accomplish related to livestock housing?
Maximize production and welfare while avoiding thermal stress
What is illustrated by the report of St-Pierre et al. (2003)?
$1.69 to $2.36 billion annual losses due to heat stress in the U.S. dairy industry
What is the primary purpose of improving building design for livestock housing?
To specify materials, dimensions, and equipment needed for safe operating conditions
What is considered when designing climate control systems for livestock housing?
Energy performance of the equipment and building design
What are some key terms related to livestock housing design mentioned in the text?
$6 EJ yr−1 and number of heat-producing units
What is mentioned as a potential economic loss due to heat stress in the U.S. dairy industry?
$1.69 to $2.36 billion annually
What does understanding fundamental concepts for animal housing design provide a foundation for?
"Desirable welfare and more efficient production-centric animal ho"
"What is the estimated total farm energy consumption including indirect energy?"
"6 EJ yr−1"
Explore the principles and techniques for designing energy efficient housing for livestock with this chapter. Learn about sustainable building practices and innovative design strategies to create comfortable and environmentally friendly spaces for livestock.
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