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Rooftop vertical farm assessment

Singapore

Due diligence that strengthens rooftop farm performance

Crop Urbanis benchmarked mechanical, structural and agronomic systems on a Singapore rooftop farm, delivering a phased upgrade plan that lowers energy intensity and operational risk.

Documented outcomes shared with stakeholders

Services used

  • Site assessment & due diligence

Crops

  • Leafy greens
  • Herbs

Region

  • Asia

Project overview

A Singapore developer piloted a rooftop vertical farm but faced high energy bills and maintenance challenges under tropical humidity. Crop Urbanis provided a comprehensive assessment to guide next-stage investment decisions.

Challenges & approach

  1. HVAC loads spiked during monsoon humidity, straining equipment and costs.
  2. Structural loading limits constrained expansion and equipment placement.
  3. Operational documentation lagged behind actual practices, complicating compliance.

Our contribution

  1. Conducted energy modelling with dynamic humidity scenarios to size dehumidification upgrades.
  2. Reviewed structural reports and defined lightweight racking alternatives for expansion.
  3. Delivered compliance-ready SOPs and maintenance calendars tied to BCA requirements.

Outcomes & proof

Metric Result Context
Structural pre-assessment Completed Loads and access
Utility survey Completed Power/water checks
Feasibility note Compiled Constraints summary