Polyurethane insulation sandwich panels have been revealed as the cost-effective insulation and cladding solution installed on a major vertical farm project in Dubai, paving the way for other vertical farm developments elsewhere in the Middle East.
As the next megatrend in the field of agribusiness and nutrition, vertical farming is a space-saving, sustainable and efficient way of growing plants that promotes future global food security. However, as an indoor farming solution, internal temperature control and regulation remains critical to the success of vertical farms, especially in regions experiencing extreme summer temperatures such as the Middle East. Polyurethane insulation sandwich panels have been revealed as the cost-effective insulation and cladding solution installed on a major vertical farm project in Dubai, paving the way for other vertical farm developments elsewhere in the Middle East.
Emirates Airlines claims Bustanica will save more than 250 million litres of water annually. The farm’s closed-loop system is designed to circulate water through the plants to maximise water usage and efficiency. When the water evaporates, it is recovered and recycled into the system, saving 250 million litres of water every year compared to traditional outdoor farming for the same output. This capability, combined with the use of advanced PU-based insulation building cladding, makes Bustanica an leading example of sustainable, next generation farming practices at work.
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