Farm Structures
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and analysis tools to follow the design path of rural buildings for their integration in the agroforestry context.
In addition, the course aims to provide knowledge to understand the consequences of the design choices on the management of the farm, considering both the functional needs derived from the production organization of the farm, and the environmental impact of agricultural activities.
The course aims to provide the knowledge and methodologies for the correct sizing of the functional spaces of the livestock buildings, with hints to the other production buildings, considering the production and territorial system in which the building is inserted.
In addition, the course aims to provide knowledge to understand the consequences of the design choices on the management of the farm, considering both the functional needs derived from the production organization of the farm, and the environmental impact of agricultural activities.
The course aims to provide the knowledge and methodologies for the correct sizing of the functional spaces of the livestock buildings, with hints to the other production buildings, considering the production and territorial system in which the building is inserted.
Expected learning outcomes
Acquisition of knowledge relating to the design criteria of rural buildings in relation to environmental impact and animal welfare. Ability to apply knowledge to practical cases by preparing a project of a rural building (definition of the dimensions and division of spaces, thermal balance, evaluation of the heating, ventilation, cooling system). Use of the acquired knowledge for a critical evaluation of the project and for the insertion of the building in the territorial context in which it is located.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Lectures will cover the following topics:
Relationship between rural construction and farm structure. Problems related to the environmental impact of agricultural activities. General criteria for the design of productive buildings. Construction materials. (1ECTS)
Design of environmental control systems inside agricultural buildings (humidity, temperature, gas).
Buildings for crop production (1.5 ECTS)
Buildings for livestock production:
Functional and distributional requirements of livestock facilities.
Requirements for ensuring animal welfare conditions. (1ECTS)
Design criteria of livestock buildings in relation to the needs of the species of animals raised. (1.5 ECTS)
Placement of rural buildings in the territory: elements of cartography, examination and reading of maps. Hints on urban planning tools. (1ECTS)
Relationship between rural construction and farm structure. Problems related to the environmental impact of agricultural activities. General criteria for the design of productive buildings. Construction materials. (1ECTS)
Design of environmental control systems inside agricultural buildings (humidity, temperature, gas).
Buildings for crop production (1.5 ECTS)
Buildings for livestock production:
Functional and distributional requirements of livestock facilities.
Requirements for ensuring animal welfare conditions. (1ECTS)
Design criteria of livestock buildings in relation to the needs of the species of animals raised. (1.5 ECTS)
Placement of rural buildings in the territory: elements of cartography, examination and reading of maps. Hints on urban planning tools. (1ECTS)
Prerequisites for admission
A basic knowledge of agricultural systems and the fundamentals of mathematics and physics are required.
Teaching methods
frontal lessons, classroom exercises and field trip
Teaching Resources
Notes of the lessons; Booklet on the structures for dairy cattle farms; Selected scientific papers reported during the lessons (ariel.ctu.unimi.it)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of two written tests:
Duration 2.30 hours
The written test consists of 4 exercises consisting of the design of a rural building.
10 multiple choice questions on the entire program.
Duration 2.30 hours
The written test consists of 4 exercises consisting of the design of a rural building.
10 multiple choice questions on the entire program.
AGR/10 - RURAL BUILDINGS AND AGRO - FOREST LAND PLANNING - University credits: 6
Field activity: 4 hours
Practicals: 20 hours
Lessons: 36 hours
Practicals: 20 hours
Lessons: 36 hours
Professor:
Riva Elisabetta
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Riva ElisabettaProfessor(s)