| Summary: | Created in fulfillment of the course requirements for ENGG*3100 Engineering and Design III. This course combines the knowledge gained in the advanced engineering and basic science courses with the design skills taught in ENGG*1100 and ENGG*2100 in solving open-ended problems. These problems are related to the student's major. Additional design tools are presented, including model simulation, sensitivity analysis, linear programming, knowledge-based systems and computer programming. Complementing these tools are discussions on writing and public speaking techniques, codes, safety issues, environmental assessment and professional management. These topics are taught with the consideration of available resources and cost. In this paper a new design is presented for an energy self-sufficient greenhouse located in Arviat, Nunavut, Canada. The goal is to produce vegetables that can be sold at competitive prices to those that are transported in. The design consists of a detailed layout of the facility, including building materials, growing beds, an irrigation system, a heating and ventilation system, and a detailed description of how power will be supplied to the facility using renewable resources. The design meets all specifications outlined by the client. The design was simulated with 2006 climatic data with an Excel model. The results indicate the design can be implemented.
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