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STUDIO V G A P s h e d GAP SHED 1 GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW 2 SPACE PLANNING 3 MATERIALS 4 CLEANING 5 COOLING 6 ENERGY & WATER STUDIO V GAP SHED 7 MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN STUDIO V G A P s h e d GAP SHED 1


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G A P s h e d MATERIALS ENERGY & WATER SPACE PLANNING CLEANING MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW

GAP SHED STUDIO V GAP SHED

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GAP SHED STUDIO V GAP SHED

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G A P s h e d

WHAT IS GAP ?

Clemson

Farmers

Vegetables

Nutrient

reduceRISK

FoodSafety

Standards

Growers

wash animals

Produce

foodborne

FDA

agriculture

Producers

TRUST

cross-contamination

Regulations

Prevention

Marketfamily

Prefabricated

Solar

Market

fruit

CU

Records

Grow

Educate

TRAINING

CHANGE

HARVEST

FOOD

Tools

guidance

PATHOGENS

documentation

GAPs

QUALITY

commitment

Farm-to-Fork

VEGGIES

pre-cooling mobile

farms

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G A P s h e d

WHAT IS GAP ?

DEFINITION

GAPs are guidelines to ensure that fresh produce is handled in ways to prevent microbial contamination during growing, harvesting, sorting, packaging and storage. + Improve safety of nation’s food supply + Produce identifjed areas of concern + Provide assurance that fruit and vegetables consumed by Americans meet the highest health and safety standards.

TARGET

+ Based on the Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Oct. 1998) + Secretary of HHS in partnership with the Secretary of Agriculture and in close cooperation with the agricultural community,to issue guid- ance on Good Agricultural Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices for fruits and vegetables Every year, microbial contamination results in an estimated: + 76 million cases of foodborne illness + 325,000 people hospitalized for foodborne illness + 5,200 needless deaths each year + Economic losses between 10-83 billion dollars

WHY WE NEED GAP DOCUMENT CONCLUSION

GAP is not a regulation…but GUIDANCE

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HOW DOES GAP WORK ?

GAP AUDIT VERIFICATION CHECKLIST

GAP Checklist

  • 1. Farm review
  • 2. Field harvest and fjeld packing activities
  • 3. House packing facility
  • 4. Storage and transportation
  • 5. Not used
  • 6. Wholesale distribution center/ terminal warehouse
  • 7. Preventive food defense procedures

General Questions + Food Safety Program + Worker and Visitor Health and Hygiene Practices + Trace back Part 1 -- Farm Review: + Water Usage, Sewage Treatment, Animals / Wildlife / Livestock + Manure and Biosolids + Soils -- Previous Land Use + Trace back Part 2 -- Field Harvest and Field Packing: + Worker Sanitation + Field Harvesting and Transportation + Trace back Part 3 -- House Packing Facility: + Receiving + Washing/Packing line + Worker Health and Personal Hygiene + Packinghouse General Housekeeping + Pest Control + Trace back Part 4 -- Storage and Transportation: + Containers and Pallets + Pest Control + Ice + Storage and Temperature Control + Transportation and Loading + Trace back Part 5 -- Suspended Part 6 -- Wholesale Distribution/Terminal Markets: + Receiving + Storage Facility/Temperature Control + Pest Control + Repacking and Reconditioning + Shipping and Transportation Part 7 -- Preventative Food Security Procedures: + Tiis section covers the possibility of intentional contamination or tampering of the product. + Food defense plan + Training + Visitor check-in policy + Vehicle parking for employees and visitors

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GAP Audit Verifjcation Checklist STRENGTHS THREATS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES

+ Reduce microbial risks in fruits and vegetables by developing a comprehensive extension and education program for growers and packers. + Reduce microbial contamination in each aspect of production, from fertilizer and irrigation to picking and packing. + Regard to food safety and quality + Ensuring safety and quality of produce in the food chain + State departments of agriculture, with USDA’s assistance, are devel-

  • ping an audit-based program to help the farmer to maintain GAP

+ Creating new market opportunities for farmers and exporters + GAPs is a win-win situation for everyone - growers, buyers, and consumers. + Record keeping and certifjcation will increase production costs + Tie GAPs training will take a long time + Equipment should be cleaned in time, especially in harvesting, if harvesting involves bins, bins should be cleaned and stored to protect from animal infestations and contamination with animal feces. It is diffjcult to get access to high pressure washes and steam cleaning in fjeld. + Growers are hesitant to do it because of the cost + It’s requires a higher standard of management and record keeping

SWOT ANALYSIS

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

+ A documented Food Safety Plan + A written standard operating procedure (SOP)

  • - Tiis will explain or demonstrate how your farm or production

company complies with each audit section. + Records for specifjc actions that are taken

  • - regular cleaning of food contact surfaces, refrigeration areas or

transportation machinery. + Records of periodic and scheduled self-audits or internal audits of the program.

TARGET

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G A P s h e d

+ Walls, fmoors and ceiling shall be kept clean and in good repair. Tiey should be constructed of tile, smooth surface concrete, cement plaster, FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic),

  • r other suitable materials. Tie paint should be an oil base paint or

epoxy and should be light colored. + Each cold storage room shall be equipped with an accurate and easily visible thermometer with the sensing device at least fjve feet above the fmoor. + Freeze fmoors shall be constructed of material that can be kept easily cleaned, sanitary and in good repair. + Food contact surfaces should be smooth, free from pits and crevices and relatively non-absorbent. + Personnel shall wear clean outer garments and maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness Based on GAP Guidelines, we could just grasp some basic information of the system. In order to get more detail of our shed, I also fjnd some Guidelines of Food Processors and Food Storage Warehouses which published by South Carolina Department of Agriculture as additional condition. “Food processing areas shall be suitable in size, construction and design to permit easy maintenance and a sanitary operation. Food processing areas shall be completely separated from living quarters by solid, impervious walls with no connecting openings.”

  • ------------Guidelines for Food Processors

“Warehouse buildings shall be suitable in size, construction, and design to facilitate maintenance and sanitary operations”

  • ------------Guidelines for Food Storage Warehouses

ADDITIONAL CONDITION GUIDELINES FOOD PROCESSES

+ Facilities shall be so designed, fabricated, and fjnished as to minimize the entrance of insects, birds, rodents, dogs, cats, and other pests. + All parts of the food storage warehouse shall be lighted so as to permit the activity for which the premises are used to be carried

  • n safely and to permit efgective cleaning and inspection of the

premises. + Storage methods shall be used which will minimize deterioration and prevent contamination of stored food products. Shelves, cabinets, and pallets shall be used to protect food products from contamination and deterioration. All food items, except those stored

  • n shelves, cabinets and metal racks shall be stored at least twelve

inches away from the wall.

FOOD STORAGE WAREHOUSES

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

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G A P s h e d MATERIAL OPTIONS ENERGY & WATER SPACE PLANNING CLEANING STANDARDS MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW

STUDIO V GAP SHED

COOLING TECHNIQUES

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MATERIALS ENERGY & WATER SPACE PLANNING CLEANING MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW

STUDIO V GAP SHED

COOLING

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GAP SHED

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SPACE PLANNING

SPACE RELATIONSHIP 1 ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

  • 1. Easy access form Field to Dirt Tool Storage, Cleaning Area and
  • 1. Have to walk through Cool Storage when you want to get to Cold
  • 2. No directly access from Cleaning Area to Dirt Tool Storage.

Storage. Tool Storage.

  • 5. Easy access form Cleaning Area to Both Cool Storage and Clean
  • 6. Cleaning Area can have sunshine and breeze
  • 7. Cleaning Area can have good view of Field

Storage

  • 2. Dirt Tool Storage may provide shadow for Cool Storage room and
  • 3. Can use Cold Storage provide cool air for Cool Storage.
  • 4. Both Cool Storage and Cold Storage can use the Loading Area,

as well as the Dirt Tool Storage Storage room

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SPACE PLANNING

SPACE RELATIONSHIP 2 ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

  • 1. Easy access form Field to Dirt Tool Storage, Cleaning Area and
  • 1. Have to walk through Cool Storage when you want to get to Cold
  • 3. Have access from Cleaning Area to every other parts

Storage. Tool Storage.

  • 5. Directly access form Cleaning Area to Cool Storage, Cold Storage
  • 6. Cleaning Area can have sunshine
  • 7. Cleaning Area can have good view of Field

and Clean Tool Storage

  • 2. Cleaning Area may provide shadow for Cold Storage
  • 2. Can’t use Cold Storage provide cool air for Cool Storage.
  • 4. Both Cool Storage and Cold Storage can use the Loading Area
  • 3. Tiere is no Loading Area for the Dirt Tool Storage
  • 4. Direct access may make it hard to maintain the tempreture of Cold

Storage

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SPACE PLANNING

SPACE RELATIONSHIP 3

  • 2. Have to walk through Dirt Tool Storage when you want to get to
  • 6. Have access from Cleaning Area to every other parts

Clean Tool Storage

  • 3. Tiere is no Loading Area for the Cool Storage

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

  • 1. Easy access form Field to Dirt Tool Storage, Cleaning Area and
  • 1. Have to walk through Cool Storage when you want to get to Cold

Storage. Tool Storage.

  • 5. Easy access form Cleaning Area to Both Cool Storage and Clean
  • 8. Cleaning Area can have sunshine and breeze
  • 7. Cleaning Area can have good view of Field

Storage

  • 2. Dirt Tool Storage and Clean Tool Storage may provide shadow for
  • 3. Can use Cold Storage provide cool air for Cool Storage.
  • 4. Both Dirt Tool Storage and Cold Storage can use the Loading Area

Cool Storage and Cold Storage room

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G A P s h e d SPACE RELATIONSHIP 4

SPACE PLANNING

  • 2. Have access from Cleaning Area to every other parts
  • 4. No shadow for Cold Storage
  • 4. Both Cool Storage and Cold Storage can use the Loading Area

ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE

  • 1. Easy access form Field to Dirt Tool Storage, Cleaning Area and
  • 1. Have to walk through Cool Storage when you want to get to Cold

Storage. Tool Storage

  • 5. Easy access form Cleaning Area to Both Cool Storage and Clean
  • 6. Cleaning Area can have sunshine and breeze
  • 7. Cleaning Area can have good view of Field

Storage

  • 3. Can use Cold Storage provide cool air for Cool Storage.
  • 2. Have to walk through Dirt Tool Storage when you want to get to

Clean Tool Storage

  • 3. Tiere is no Loading Area for the Dirt Tool Storage
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G A P s h e d MATERIAL OPTIONS ENERGY & WATER CLEANING STANDARDS MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW

STUDIO V GAP SHED

COOLING TECHNIQUES

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MATERIALS ENERGY & WATER CLEANING MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW

STUDIO V GAP SHED

COOLING

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SPACE PLANNING

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GAP SHED

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G A P s h e d

MATERIALS

Good Agricultural Practices require suitable materials for each of its function. Tie construction and design of a GAP shed must permit easy maintenance and a sanitary operation system for it to be certifjed. Tiis neccesitates the means of specifying proper materials for the ease of construction and desired safety measures for both food products and employees alike. Focused in this section is an exploration of appropriate building materials and surfaces that may be used in a certifjed GAP shed divided up into four catagories based on mandatory GAP

  • requirements. Cost analysis and material comparisons are also

used to help determine the right materials for the shed project.

01 ENVELOPE 02 SUPPORTIVE STRUCTURING 03 SURFACES 04 FLOORING

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01 [ENVELOPE] MATERIALS

METAL PANELING

Can be used for exterior siding along with roofjng. Benefjts

  • Cost Effjcient--Can

Resalvage Panels

  • Costs Less than Brick,

Concrete, or Fiber Cement

  • Durable, Prevents Heat Loss
  • Energy Savings
  • Variety of Colors if Painted

Limitations

  • Needs a Corrosion-Resistant

Coating

  • Aluminum Panels Dent

Easily

  • Steel Panels a Heavy

Material

  • Reclaimed corrugated metal paneling/roofjng can cost as low as

$1.36/sq. ft.

  • If you purchase in bulk, the price tends to be lower.
  • Paneling can come in difgerent sizes, but a typical size is 32” x 46.5”
  • Paneling provides for easy modular installation

WOOD SIDING

Can be used for exterior siding along with roofjng. Benefjts

  • Cost-Efgective; May be

Least Expensive

  • Various Types, Widths,

Styles Limitations

  • Wears from Over-Exposure

Benefjts

  • Does not Require Painting

VINYL SIDING CEMENT BOARD

Benefjts

  • Extremely Durable for Coastal

Conditions Limitations

  • More Expensive than Wood

Limitations

  • More Expensive than Vinyl

COMPOSITE PANELING

Engineered Wood, Aluminum, or Fiberfmass Units Benefjts

  • More Lightweight than

Wood or Steel

  • Ofger Similar Levels of

Strength/Structural Support

  • Comp. Wood Panels Reduce

Demand for Plywood

  • Can Mimic Appearance of

Wood for Fraction of Cost Limitations

  • More Costly

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PANELS (FRP)

Can be used for exterior siding along with interior applications Benefjts

  • Corrosion Resistant
  • High Strength Yet Light

Weight

  • Withstands Impact, Cold, and

Heat

  • Non-Conductive
  • Minimal Maintenance

Limitations

  • Must specify the orientations
  • f reinforcing fjbers so it

can increase the strength and resistance so it will not

  • deform. When fjbers are

perpendicular to forces, the material may shear and fail.

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02 [SUPPORTIVE STRUCTURING] MATERIALS

wood is good

BUT did you know?...

As wood is oftentimes the primary structural component of a building, but when it comes to a GAP certifjed shed, wood components cannot be exposed in any way inside the shed where there may be food processing or food storage.

why?

Porous materials retain moisture and can lead to bacterial growth. GAP certifjcation requires smooth, non-porous materials that are durable and can be easily cleaned and drained.

this means...

Materials supporting counters, shelving, furniture, and anything that houses storage should not be made out of wood components.

METALS

Variety of Options:

  • Steel Hardware
  • Aluminum
  • Plumbing Pipe
  • Corrugated Metal

Benefjts

  • High Grade Product
  • Withstands Harsh

Environmental Conditions

  • Ideal for Pressurized

Washdowns Limitations

  • Unless Salvaged, May be

Costly

  • Can Rust or Corrode if not

coated properly

PLASTICS

Variety of Options:

  • PVC
  • CPVC
  • Acrylic

ESTIMATED COSTS

Many of these materials can be salvaged from reclamation shops, and can function easily as modular systems. Typical Pricing of Materials:

  • Metal Wall Brackets: from $1.97 and up depending
  • n what type of system needs support
  • Brass, Copper, Galvanized Metal Pipes: from $7.86
  • Metal Fittings: from $1.57
  • PVC Pipes and Fittings: from $0.57

Benefjts

  • CPVC: Ductile, Crush

Resistant

  • Excellent Corrosion

Resistance

  • More Economical Approach

Limitations

  • Not as Durable Under

Heavy Weights

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03 [SURFACES] MATERIALS

FRP WALL PANELS (Marlite)

Moisture-proof and impact resistant for sanitary environments in an array of decorative choices. Benefjts

  • Ideal for Cold Storage Areas
  • Ideal for Areas with Frequent Washdowns

Standard panel sizes: 4’x8’ $1.20 per sq ft Induro: $7.65 per sq ft Benefjts

  • Virtually Light-Weight and Virtually

Unbreakable

  • Easy to Install
  • Anti-Condensation Control: Reduces

Dripping

  • Ideal for Greenhouse Areas

49.6 x 10’-0”: $57.90 49.6” x 8’-0”: $46.50 49.6” x 12’-0”: $69.50

SOLID SURFACING VENEER (SSV)

A plastic of acrylic or polyester resins Benefjts

  • Actual Solid Surface
  • No Seams
  • Quality of Material Greater than Laminate
  • Less Expensive than Corian

Limitations

  • Not a DIY Installation
  • Can be Brittle: “Stress Risers”

STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERTOP

Benefjts

  • Non-porous
  • Prevents Rust
  • Will Not Stain
  • Extremely Durable
  • Most Preferred Kitchen Material
  • Can Fit Any Area, Limited Size Conditions

Limitations

  • Most Expensive Option
  • Can Scratch and Dent

Cost Range:

  • ---------> $100-200 per square foot
  • ---------> $100 per square foot
  • ---------> $50-100 per square foot
  • ---------> $50-100 per square foot
  • ---------> $50-100 per square foot
  • ---------> $40-60 per square foot
  • ---------> $10-30 per square foot
  • ---------> $10-30 per square foot

[$20-40 per linear foot] Surface Type: Stainless Steel Countertops Concrete Countertops Engineered Stone Countertops Natural Stone Countertops Wood Countertops Solid Surface Countertops Ceramic Tile Countertops Laminate Countertops

AVERAGE COST OF COUNTERTOP MATERIALS LAMINATE

Benefjts

  • Least Expensive
  • Non-Porous
  • Variety of Colors and Materials
  • No Grout Lines (Found in Tile)
  • No Bacteria Build-Up
  • Seams around Preferred Edge

Limitations

  • Layers can be Challenging to Repair
  • Water may Seep into Seams

CORRUGATED POLYCARBONATE SHEETS LAMINATE SOLID SURFACING VENEER INDUSTRIAL STAINLESS STEEL

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04 [FLOORING] MATERIALS

LINOLEUM FLOORING

Available in:

  • Sheet Rolls as wide as 6.5’
  • Tile 12 in. x 12 in.
  • Pricing as low as $3.46 /Sq. Ft.

Benefjts

  • Easy Installment, Cost Efgective
  • Solid, Homogenous Sheet
  • Slip Resistance
  • Bacteria Resistant
  • Indentation Resistant
  • Heat Weldable Seams
  • Water Resistant

Benefjts

  • Most Economical
  • High Resilience
  • Ease of Maintenance
  • Versatile Design Options

Limitations

  • Weather Limitations
  • Subfmoor Preparation
  • Diffjcult to Remove

VINYL COMPOSITION TILE

Available in two varying sizes:

  • 12 in. x 24 in.

As low as $2.09 /Sq. Ft.

  • 12 in. x 12 in.

As low as $0.73 /Sq. Ft. Recycled Rolled Flooring starts at $26.25 Corrugated Rubber Mats starts at $26.00

  • Made from 100% recycled tires or rubber
  • Slip resistant surface texture for indoors/outdoors
  • Quick and easy “DIY” installation
  • Superb impact absorption & comfort 48inch

Length: Varied roll lengths from 10 ft. up to 50 ft.

SEALED CONCRETE SLAB

Pricing from $2.50 to $4.50 /Sq. Ft. Limitations

  • Subfmoor Preparation
  • Over Exposure to Heat
  • Must be Moisture Protected

Both Linoleum and Vinyl Composition Tile may be installed over either a concrete or a wood subfmooring system. Both fmooring materials can be easily cut to a specifjed fmoor dimension. Tiis also creates the ease of laying the material around specifjc design considerations, such as drains.

RUBBER FLOORING

Benefjts

  • Corrugated surface captures moisture & debris
  • Promotes safety
  • Custom lengths available
  • Moisture resistant
  • Extra protection

Limitations

  • May be susceptible to bacteria build-up
  • Not as durable as VCT
  • Flooring may not be appropriate for wood

substructures Benefjts

  • Most Durable
  • Resilient to High Pressure

Cleaning

  • DIY Project
  • Foundation + Floor

Limitations

  • Permanent Option
  • Sealant is Neccessary

EXPOXY + RESINOUS COATINGS

  • 70% do it themselves
  • $4.50-4.75 per square foot (Everlast Epoxy Coating)
  • 2 kits for top coat

~$1200 including shipping Tiese coatings provide a heavy duty, durable fjnish to resist abrasion, and makes the fmooring slip-resistant. Tie coatings can come in a variety of tints and colors. Ready-made fmooring kits that not only can be installed over concrete, but also wood, tile, VCT, and other types of commercial fmooring. Can be ready within 24 hours. However, it is costly. Benefjts

  • Great Bonding Strength
  • Very Moisture Resistant
  • Longest Shelf Life

Limitations

  • Expensive
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CLEANING

Root Vegetables Tree Grown Produce Other Produce Brush-Ofg Brush-Ofg Brush-Ofg Wash Tank Rinse Tank Optional Rinse Rinse / Sanitize Tank Packaging Wash Tank Storage Packaging Drying Storage Rinse / Sanitize Tank Packaging Drying Storage PRODUCE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES Counters Floors Sinks Spray Ofg Wash/Scrub Clean Sanitize Spray Ofg Wet Mop/Dry Mop Spray Ofg Sanitize Check Floor Drain NEEDS

Tiree Compartment Sinks

  • Stainless Steel
  • Plastic
  • Copper
  • Fired Clay
  • Storage for mop, rags, and santizer
  • Counter Space
  • Placement of Sinks

Layout of the Processing Area

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SINKS

STORE BOUGHT SINKS STORAGE CONTAINERS

Cost of Sink Gallons can Hold Type of Sink Name Cost of bucket (1) Gallons can Hold Cast-Iron Composite Copper Fired Clay Stainless Steel $1,109.36 $169.64 $1,408 $861.95 $470 8 22 16.5 11 22

  • 1. Samla
  • 2. Heavyduty Molded Plastic
  • 3. Roughneck Storage
  • 4. Action Packer
  • 5. Roughneck Utility

$7.99 $21.00 $11.26, $12.39 $44.00 $20.43 17 17.92 14, 18 24 16

1 2 3 4 5

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SINK LAYOUT POSSIBILITIES 1

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SINK LAYOUT POSSIBILITIES 2

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G A P s h e d FRUITS & VEGETABLES AVAILABILITY CALENDAR 32-36 ℉ 45-50 ℉ 55-65 ℉ ETHYLENE

* *

  • COMPATIBILITY GROUPS FOR STORAGE OF PRODUCES
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G A P s h e d DIVISION MOBILITY LAYOUT

Tie specifjc dimension of the Plan and the Vertical Cross Section of the Cold Storage. Tie separate divided area of the Plan of the Cold Storage. Difgerent dimensions of transit vehicles. Tie airfmow design, fmexibility of the shelves for difgerent types of boxes, and the mobility design of the cold storage. 7.5’ 12’ 18’ 43’ 55-65 °F 45-50 °F 32-36 °F A/C aisle 3’ 10’ 7.5’ 6’-8’ 12’’-18’ 2’ 3’ 2’ insulation 6’’

LAYOUT OF COLD STORAGE

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G A P s h e d MATERIAL LAYERS 6’’ insulation INSULATION INSULATION FOR WINDOW A/C insulation insulation wood sill A/C 2x4 foam insulation batt insulation

  • utside

sheathing insulation

(california corner)

batt insulation foam insulation foam insulation batt insulation

COLD STORAGE DETAILS

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G A P s h e d

500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct

COST OF COLD ROOM SIZE OF COLD ROOM

  • typical volume of produce during a peak harvest day
  • (cubic feet)
  • fmoor area(square feet)
  • produce volume
  • height(ft)

$1000-$2000 FOR THE QUESTIONS

n e w

  • p

r e f a b r i c a t e d

$45

u s e d

  • p

r e f a b r i c a t e d

$10-30

r a i l c a r

$28-33

h i g h w a y v a n

$33-45

m a r i n e c

  • n

t a i n e r

$35-43

  • w

n e r

  • b

u i l t

$10-20

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1224 kwh/y $2496/y

window AC with coolbot refrigerateion unit

COST OF COLD STORAGE

ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION Coolbot helps to reduce the capacity to 3.5 kwh per day. In winter, the consumption could be as low as 1.3 kwh per day. 5 night lights use 1.2kWh/mo. Tiat costs $2.28 per year.

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Cost (dollars per square foot)

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G A P s h e d MATERIAL OPTIONS ENERGY & WATER SPACE PLANNING CLEANING STANDARDS MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW

GAP SHED STUDIO V GAP SHED

COOLING TECHNIQUES

1 5 2 3 6 4 7

MATERIALS ENERGY & WATER SPACE PLANNING CLEANING MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW

STUDIO V GAP SHED

COOLING

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GAP SHED

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SOURCES OF ENERGY

CONNECTING TO EXISTING GRID

Cost: Turbines are very expensive due to height necessity. $50,000- $80,000 for a turbine big enough to power a home. Advantages: Alternative use of energy; lower utility bills. Disadvantages: Expensive up front cost; in S.C., turbines are not well suited for coast; need a distinct location; city ordinances may prohibit construction.

WIND POWER

Cost: Approximately $500 for a portable generator plus gasoline / diesel costs throughout its lifetime. Advantages: Portable; fairly economical up front cost. Disadvantages: Inconvenient having to constantly buy gasoline; noise pollution; air quality; ineffjcient. Tiere are Whisper Generators available that make virtually no noise, but they cost $1000 on up.

GENERATOR WHAT NEEDS ELECTRICITY?

Water Pump Refrigeration Unit

ICE COOLER SOLAR ENERGY later...

Cost: If already connected to grid, no setup required. Future cost is

  • nly utility bill. If not connected, must contact local utility company

to see if it is feasible. Advantages: No up front cost if already on grid; very dependable. Disadvantages: If not connected to grid, may be very diffjcult to get; not viable for many small farmers; not a sustainable option. Cost: Weekly shipments of blocks of ice. Advantages: No up front cost; sustainable. Disadvantages: Will not work in summer, especially in S.C.

POSSIBLE SOURCES OF ENERGY:

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WATER

  • Assuming most farms will have some source of water available (i.e.

well, pond, or creek), the problem is getting it to the shed.

  • A pump and a pressure tank are required to store a small amount
  • f water and to maintain a suitable range of operating pressures.

Depending on the size of the farm’s total needs, most farm groundwater supply pumping systems cost around $900 to $1500.

  • 2. Deep-Well Jet Pumps (20 foot to 100 foot well)

THREE MAIN TYPES OF WATER PUMPS

  • Most pumps run on electricity, but some can run on muscle-power, solar energy, wind energy, or a combination.
  • Pumps using alternative sources of energy have expensive installation costs (i.e. Sweetgrass Garden’s solar pump) so the

most economical for the small farm is electric.

  • Sweetgrass Garden uses a conventional electric water-well pump that uses little electricity and puts out plenty of
  • water. It works well at Sweetgrass, and it would at many other small farms.
  • 3. Submersible Deep-Well Pumps (any depth)
  • 1. Shallow Well Pumps (<30 foot well)

FARM WATER BASICS Again, the question is...

“What is the best way to get electricity to small farms?”

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SOLAR ENERGY

BACKGROUND

  • Photovoltaic systems (PV) use solar panels to convert sunlight

into electricity.

  • Made up of PV panels, a DC/AC inverter, a racking system that

holds the solar panels, electrical interconnections (possibly battery and charger).

  • In South Carolina, solar power can get about 5.1 kwh per day

(summer: 6.5 kwh per day, winter 3.5 kwh per day).

  • 80% conversion effjciency from absorption to being used on grid.
  • Optimum orientation is True South, and it is best to be able to tilt

the panels based on the seasons, but if that is not possible, the tilt should equal the latitude, so for Charleston, it is 33 degrees.

  • 240 watt panels would be approximately 3’4” by 5’6” each.

Advantages Best option if you are connected to the grid; cheaper; can possibly get credits from utility company for excess solar energy; tax incentives (up to 30%) from government if not a non-profjt; higher effjciency. Impossible if you are a small farm not connected to the grid. Great for small farmers; entirely self-dependent; potentially farm land grants for those ofg the grid. More costly because more parts to buy (battery and charge controller); small inverters and batteries are fairly ineffjcient.

COST OF SOLAR

Refrigeration cooler (A.C. unit in combination with Coolbot)

  • Uses approximately 3.5 kwh per day of electricity.
  • Need 4 panels of 240 watts per panel (~1 kw total of solar).
  • $4000-$5000 with turnkey (50-60% of that with self-assemble).
  • TOTAL COST: $2000 - $3000

BATTERY STORAGE SOLAR

Disadvantages

GRID SOLAR

Methods Water Pump

  • Based on both calculations of Dirthugger’s generator use for pumping

water and online examples, .72 kwh per day will be used for cleaning (assuming water is running 1 hr/day).

  • Assuming we get 6 hours of sun a day, 120 watts needed to run pump.
  • Putting this into solar energy, we need another 240 watt panel,

therefore upping the price of the total system by + ~$300-500.

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G A P s h e d MATERIALS ENERGY & WATER SPACE PLANNING CLEANING MOBILE AND MODULAR DESIGN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES OVERVIEW

GAP SHED STUDIO V GAP SHED

COOLING

1 5 2 3 6 4 7

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MOBILE AND MODULAR STRUCTURES

EXPANDABLE, MODULAR ARCHITECTURE PREFABRICATED SHED KITS SUSTAINABILITY: REUSE OF MATERIALS FARM VERNACULAR 1

2 3 4

Tie Studio V GAP Shed project aims to create a design for a small farm shed, which can be easily replicated by any

  • builder. It will utilize only easily available,

local building materials. Step-by-step, build-it-yourself instructions, complete with illustrations, will guide farmers through their building process. We hope to create plans for several shed size

  • ptions, allowing fmexibility for difgerent
  • uses. Tie unit should be somewhat

portable, either as a single mobile unit,

  • r as large pieces that connect together
  • n site. Tiis type of design will facilitate
  • fg-site prefabrication and minimal

assembly on the farm. Our GAP shed will serve as the prototype. In order for us to create a plan for construction, we must understand how similar structures have been previously

  • built. Traditional farm buildings may

serve as design inspiration. Prefabricated shed and barn kits and modular designs can serve as precedents for our structural

  • system. We can learn from their use of

materials and connection techniques.

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FARM VERNACULAR

TRADITIONAL INSPIRATION

Pole Barn A roof is supported by a series

  • f the poles, which make up

the perimeter of the barn. Walls are not required for structural

  • integrity. Originally composed
  • f two key components: wood

telephone poles and corrugated steel. Single Crib with Flanking Sheds Found commonly throughout the Southeast, Crib barns were typically built of logs, with an

  • pen fmoor plan. Tiey were

sometimes covered with vertical wood siding. Wisconsin Dairy Barn In the late in the nineteenth century, the adoption of the gambrel roof enlarged the storage capacity of the haymow. Dutch / Transverse Frame Barn Dutch Barns feature center doors in one or both of the side

  • ends. A pent roof (or pentice)
  • ver the center doors gives some

protection from the elements. Barns and other agricultural outbuildings are an important part

  • f the rural landscape. Oftentimes, farms include buildings from

many periods, both historic and contemporary. New buildings are added to adapt to modern farming practices. Barns may be strictly utilitarian structures, or they may show the infmuence of various styles and vernacular traditions. Decorative elements associated with architectural styles are sometimes applied to barns in the form

  • f cupolas, pointed arched windows and wooden trim.

Bank Barn with Forebay Tie bank barn is built into the side of a hill, thus permitting both levels to be entered from the ground. Tie upper level cantilevers over ground fmoor structure. English / Tiree Bay Barn Doors are centered on the long sides of the structure as opposed to its ends. Tie two end bays functioned as haymows and the middle bay as the threshing fmoor.

THEN AND NOW

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PREFABRICATED SHED KITS

http://www.studio-shed.com/ Finished panels are fabricated in a factory, then crated and shipped to each building site where they are assembled. Flat- packed kits include all necessary hardware and fasteners, siding, and trim. Every model is designed to be assembled by a handy homeowner with a minimum of tools. Tie sheds are simply framed with 2 x 4 wall construction and sheathed with the high effjciency ZipWall system, then sided with wood or metal. Roofs are framed with either 2x6, 2x8, 2x10’s.

  • Small 6 x 8: $3900
  • Storage 8 x 10: $6100
  • Lifestyle Studio (insulated + fjnished interior) 8 x 10: $8700
  • Garage 12 x 20: $15,600 +
  • Professional Installation: $800+
  • Shipping: $195 - $750

Pros: Factory Precision, Convenience Cons: Cost, Limited Design Flexibility, No room for expansion, Custom-Designed Connection Hardware http://www.summerwood.com/

KITS

Pre-assembled kits can be assembled by two minimally skilled people in one or two days. Kits include detailed instructions, assembly video, pre-assembled fmoors, walls, and trusses, doors and windows, all required fasteners and hardware.

  • 8’ x 10’ Bar Harbor Shed $5,695

BUILD-IT-YOURSELF PLANS

Customers can personalize their shed design online, then place an

  • rder. Tiey receive an instant link to download their plans, along

with a supply list. Tiis list is brought to a local building supply store, where all required supplies can be purchased.

  • $100 - $200

Pros: DIY plans utilizing local building supply store. Cons: Limited Design Flexibility, Gaudy Designs http://www.shedsforlessdirect.com/ Shed Kit + Owner’s Manual = Build it yourself Owner’s Manual includes very detailed plans and part

  • descriptions. (Manual available online without shed purchase)

Pros: Detailed, step-by-step Instructions with illustrations Cons: No design fmexibility, Custom Connection Parts

STUDIO SHED SUMMERWOOD PRODUCTS SHEDS FOR LESS

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EXPANDABLE, MODULAR ARCHITECTURE

http://cargocollective.com/uplift/THESIS

  • Transportable and Transformable Architecture
  • Simple Construction Techniques
  • System of Modular Prefabricated Units
  • Ability to Expand

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/romses- architects-from-vertical-farms-to-backlane-solar-prefab.html Romses Architects Nomadic, prefabricated homes, ‘modpods’ Difgerent size confjgurations: XS, S, M L, XL available http://module-r.com/blog/design/the-puck-interchangeable-table- system Tiis furniture system is designed with interchangeable storage components and work surfaces which fjt into a simple frame. Tie difgerent table pieces are designed for specifjc functions. Tiis idea

  • f a mix-and-match, interchangeable system could also be applied

to architectural designs.

NYIT THESIS 2009 - 2010 1

YEAR 1 YEAR 5 YEAR 10+

2 3 4 5 MODPODS INTERCHANGEABLE TABLE SYSTEM

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SUSTAINABILITY: REUSE OF MATERIALS

http://www.cargotecture.com/ HyBrid Architects Public Auctions, Craigslist & Newspaper Adds, Local Building Material Salvage Companies:

  • Habitat for Humanity Restore - 731 Meeting Street, Charleston
  • Tie Sustainable Warehouse - 2650 Carner Avenue N. Charleston
  • Reclaimed Design Works – 132 East Bay St. Charleston
  • Carolina Building Materials and Salvage - 2440 Meeting St. North Charleston
  • Charleston Steel & Metal Co - 1990 Pittsburgh Ave, N Charleston

c192 nomad: $59,500 + c160 scout : $29,500 +

CARGOTECTURE OTHER RECYCLED MATERIAL SOURCES BUILDING WITH SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Pros: Low Cost, Environmentally Friendly Cons: Tools & Expertise in Basic Steel Construction Required, Insulation not easy, Must have space to unload from fmatbed truck Carolina Container Connection http://www.carolinacontainerconnection.com/ 864-225-1468

  • 20’ standard = $2100 + $250 delivery
  • 40’ standard = $2400 + $350 delivery
  • Refrigerated Units also available

Con Global Industries http://www.cgini.com/charleston_sc.html, http://www.cgini.com/ equipment_sales_2.html

  • 20’ standard = $2100 - $2500 + $285 delivery
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Clemson

Farmers

Vegetables

Nutrient

reduceRISK

FoodSafety

Standards

Growers

wash animals

Produce

foodborne

FDA

agriculture

Producers

TRUST

cross-contamination

Regulations

Prevention

Marketfamily

Prefabricated

Solar

Market

fruit

CU

Records

Grow

Educate

TRAINING

CHANGE

HARVEST

FOOD

Tools

guidance

PATHOGENS

documentation

GAPs

QUALITY

commitment

Farm-to-Fork

VEGGIES

pre-cooling mobile

farms

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