Soli Organic Sets the Standard for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Since its early years as Shenandoah Growers in Rockingham, VA, Soli Organic has partnered with Patterson Consulting. This affiliation evolved from simple greenhouses to fully controlled indoor grow rooms with LED lighting. Soli’s mission of refining the process of growing organic food requires innovative building design to house proprietary grow systems.
The company collaborated with Patterson Consulting to construct energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings that make maximum use of available space at the lowest possible cost.
Soli operates indoor growing facilities in multiple locations across the United States. Their buildings house advanced indoor agricultural technologies to grow a variety of organic leafy greens and herbs. These facilities set a new benchmark for construction projects in the agribusiness sector, prioritizing sustainability and efficiency in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).
Soli Organic Projects Successfully Executed by Patterson Consulting
- Anderson, SC – 108,000-square-foot CEA indoor grow farm
- Sherman, TX – 28,000-square-foot vertical growing indoor farm
- Marysville, WA – 130,000-square-foot organic indoor farm
- Jefferson, GA – 62,400-square-foot renovation of 1960s factory to indoor farm
- Indianapolis, IN – 52,336-square-foot industrial property renovated to an indoor grow facility
- Phoenix, AZ – 16,000-square-foot pack and process center
- Rockingham, VA – 200,000-square-foot multi-building grow, pack and transportation center
- Carpinteria, CA – corporate office, R&D facility
865 East – Innovative Problem Solving
865 East shows how recognizing challenges, assessing the cause, and then implementing solutions leads to positive outcomes.
Harrisonburg, VA, is home to James Madison University, which has a growing student body and the housing needs accompanying that growth.
In addition, Harrisonburg is a fast-growing city in the Mid-Atlantic region, facing a shortage of available land on which to build.
So the problem – an undersupply of student housing and a scarcity of undeveloped land – called for a new approach.
Patterson Consulting joined forces with Hammond Asset Management to conceive and develop Harrisonburg’s initial use of high-density, mixed-use zoning classification, R-5. The result was a seven-story development of student accommodations and retail businesses. With its combination of comfort, convenience and amenities, 865 East established a new standard for urban planning and land use.
Located just a half-mile from the JMU campus, 865 East was the logical answer to the dual concerns of expanding student population and shrinking usable land. The first high-rise mixed-use development of its kind in Harrisonburg, 865 East is one of the most high-profile projects undertaken by Kenneth Patterson, principal of Patterson Consulting, LLC.
The development of this seven-story, progressive facility caught the public’s attention. In a mere 14 months, the project grew from five acres of grass and rock to a completed and occupied building.
865 East remains Harrisonburg’s most secure and popular student housing address. Its security system and fire suppression technology are highly sophisticated and state-of-the-art. The building’s amenities include first-floor restaurants and shops, a roof-top entertainment deck, a computer lab with high-speed Internet, 24/7 fitness center, game room, and bicycle storage space. 865 East is Harrisonburg’s unparalleled student living experience.
New Market Area Library: A Model of Eco-friendly Design and Construction
When the New Market, VA Library Board decided to build a new library, they called on Patterson Consulting, LLC. The library’s board of directors set the priority: an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly building was a must-have. With considerable experience with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified projects, Patterson Consulting put together the team: a LEED-certified architect drafted the design and an accomplished contractor constructed the new building. The New Market Area Library continues to serve as a model for conservation and energy efficiency.
Patterson Consulting LLC Projects: A Broad Range of Building Designs and Construction Techniques
- Professional Offices
- Large Acreage Land Development
- Banks
- Auto/Truck Sales and Maintenance
- Museums
- Churches
- Fire Departments and Rescue Squad Stations
- Food Processing Facilities
- Tank Farms and Containment Areas
- Medical and Dental Buildings
- Streets and Public Utilities
- Retail Facilities
- Restaurants
- Libraries
- Day Care Centers
- Manufacturing Structures and Warehouses
- Industrial Construction with Crane/Rail Siding
- Commercial Greenhouses