OUR SERVICES

MonteStructura provides design consulting for modern dairy farms — focusing on clear layouts, operational concepts, and the key lead details required to guide efficient project development.

We support projects from early concept through design refinement, ensuring a strong foundation for local engineering and construction.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR PROJECT

Concept First. Execution Follows.

We define:

how the farm is structured
how cows, feed, manure, and people move
how systems are integrated efficiently

Our deliverables create a clear design framework that local engineers, architects, and contractors can develop into detailed construction documents.

CORE SERVICES

Masterplanning & Concept Layouts

Overall farm layout and site structuring
Capacity planning and future expansion concepts
Functional zoning (milking, housing, feed, manure, logistics)
Adaptation to site conditions, climate, and operational goals

Milking Facility Design & Integration

Layouts for rotary, parallel, herringbone, and robotic systems
Cow traffic and grouping concepts
Holding areas, return lanes, and system positioning
Integration into overall farm workflow

Cow Housing & Youngstock Planning

Barn layouts for milking cows, dry cows, and youngstock
Grouping strategies and movement logic
Functional design for labor efficiency and animal comfort
Adaptation to different climates and management styles

Ventilation, Cooling & Climate Strategies

Airflow-driven layout concepts
Heat stress mitigation (shade, cooling systems, orientation)
Natural and mechanical ventilation strategies
Climate-adaptive design for regional conditions

Feed, Manure & Nutrient Flow Concepts

Silage storage and feed center layouts
Feed distribution and TMR flow
Manure collection, storage, and processing concepts
Integration of nutrient management strategies

Secondary & Support Buildings

Offices, staff facilities, and technical rooms
Workshops, storage buildings, and service areas
Veterinary, utility, and operational support spaces
Integration into the overall farm layout

Workflow Optimization

Cow flow, feed flow, manure flow, and staff movement
Reduction of bottlenecks and unnecessary labor
Alignment of all systems into one coherent operation

Design Review & Project Support

Review and optimization of existing layouts
Coordination with suppliers and project stakeholders
Technical input during planning phases
Owner-side support in design decision making

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Deliverables

Our work typically includes:

Clear layout drawings and concept plans
Key dimensions and spatial relationships
Functional and operational logic
Lead details to guide technical development
Structured input for local engineering teams

WHAT WE DO NOT PROVIDE

Scope Clarification

MonteStructura operates as a design consulting company.

We do not provide:

structural engineering
local code compliance engineering
permitting services
stamped construction documents

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

Collaborative Approach

We work closely with:

farm owners and operators
investors and project developers
equipment suppliers
builders and contractors
local engineering teams

Our role is to ensure that all parties start from a clear, coordinated, and efficient design concept.

PROJECT TYPES

Typical Projects

New dairy developments (greenfield)
Expansion of existing farms
Integration of automated milking systems
Optimization and redesign of existing layouts
Projects in challenging climates (heat, humidity, cold)