Grow Room HVAC Design for Commercial Cultivation
Altaqua Air-Cooled Series is an grow room HVAC design solution engineered for sealed commercial cannabis facilities.
Rather than adapting comfort cooling equipment, this system is purpose-built to deliver stable temperature, humidity, and VPD—day and night, crop after crop.
Why Grow Room HVAC Design Fails Without Integration
Many grow rooms struggle not because of equipment quality, but because of poor HVAC design. Conventional comfort systems focus on temperature, forcing growers to add standalone dehumidifiers that fight the cooling system, waste energy, and destabilize VPD—especially at night.
Altaqua’s Air-Cooled Grow Room HVAC is designed differently. Cooling, heating, ventilation, and dehumidification are synchronized at the system level, allowing humidity control to lead the design instead of reacting to it. The result is a stable environment that reduces disease risk and delivers predictable, high-value harvests.
Air-Cooled Grow Room HVAC Design Approach
The Air-Cooled Series isn’t just an air conditioner with a few extras added on. It’s built as a complete grow room HVAC system from the start, with one clear priority in mind: humidity control.
Instead of letting temperature dictate everything, this system separates dew point control from cooling demand. That means moisture is removed when the plants need it—not only when the room happens to be warm enough. In real-world grow rooms, where loads shift constantly, that distinction matters more than people expect.
By handling temperature and humidity independently, the system keeps the environment steady through different growth stages and operating conditions. Fewer swings, fewer surprises. For your team, that translates into a room you can trust—and the confidence to fine-tune your cultivation strategy without fighting the climate every day.
Core Functions in Our HVAC Design
Effectively removes moisture while lowering temperature
Maintains target humidity and raises temperature when needed
Provides climate balancing to keep your grow room within ideal VPD range
Circulates air evenly to reduce microclimates and supports uniform growth
Optional Design Modules
Monitor, adjust and receive alerts from anywhere with 24/7 control
Automates CO₂ injection to maximize photosynthesis efficiency
Introduces fresh outside air when needed, preventing stale, high-humidity buildup
UV-C and MERV-8 filtration reduce mold spores, bacteria, and airborne threats
Engineered for Commercial Cannabis HVAC Design
In commercial cultivation, HVAC design is the backbone of your operation. The system must be reliable, precise, and efficient—without constant intervention.
Altaqua Grow Room HVAC design focuses on eliminating climate variables so your team can focus on production. Stable environments enable consistent crop performance, lower operational costs, and higher output quality across every harvest cycle.
How Our HVAC Design Delivers Performance & Reliability
Precision Climate Control
Maintain perfect VPD with ±0.3°C and ±2.5% RH accuracy, thanks to our premium Austrian E+E sensors. This stability is the foundation for maximizing plant growth and potency.
Dew Point Control
Our system intelligently manages dew point, ensuring reliable and energy-efficient dehumidification that prevents mold and protects your flowers.
Zero-Downtime Assurance
A redundant design in critical components safeguards your crop against system failure, ensuring you never face a catastrophic loss.
Simplified Centralized Management
Control your entire facility from one interface. The Siemens PLC panel offers robust local control, while Wi-Fi and Modbus integration enable seamless remote monitoring.
Technical Specifications Supporting HVAC Design
Selecting the right HVAC system is a design decision—not just a capacity calculation. The Air-Cooled Series supports scalable grow room HVAC design across facilities of all sizes, including mother rooms, vegetative rooms, flower rooms, and drying rooms.
| Refrigerant Options | R410A, R32, R454B |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 50Hz/60Hz, 220V/380V/460V |
| External Static Pressure | 200 Pa |
| Air Handling Capacity | 1,350 to 17,500 CFM |
| Moisture Removal | 3 to 38 Gallons/hr |
| Refrigeration Capacity | 5 to 65 Tons |
Advanced Customization for HVAC Design Flexibility
Altaqua HVAC systems are configurable to meet both technical and operational requirements—so your grow room HVAC design matches your facility layout, control strategy, and maintenance needs.
- Advanced controls & monitoring: WiFi access, CO₂ integration, air sterilization, and more
- Complete ductwork solutions: full design assistance and procurement services for all ducting requirements
- Custom aesthetic finishes: exterior shell colors aligned with your facility branding
- Premium component selection: Danfoss or Bsonyo compressor options
- Enhanced corrosion protection: optional nano-coating for key coils and condenser components
- Superior filtration: MERV-8 standard, upgradeable to MERV-13
Designed for Installation & Operational Efficiency
Altaqua commercial grow room HVAC design prioritizes simplicity throughout the system lifecycle—from setup to daily operation and long-term maintenance.
Installation Process & Technical Support
The Air-Cooled Series is designed for rapid deployment with minimal construction impact. Units can be positioned indoors, outdoors, or on rooftop locations to accommodate facility layout. Installation involves straightforward copper piping connections, power linkage, and basic commissioning procedures.
Altaqua provides detailed manuals and step-by-step video guidance to ensure smooth setup. Our technical support team remains available throughout installation and operation to ensure your grow room HVAC design performs as intended.
Control Systems & Integration
Altaqua air-cooled grow room HVAC systems are built around Siemens PLC controls, giving operators the flexibility to adjust settings both on-site and remotely. Whether you’re in the control room or checking in from elsewhere, key parameters are always within reach.
With Modbus compatibility, the HVAC system can be easily tied into an existing building management system. That makes centralized control across the entire facility much simpler—and avoids the headache of running separate control platforms.
Maintenance & Long-Term Reliability
No HVAC system runs forever without maintenance—even the good ones. That’s why our design puts a strong focus on serviceability. Routine tasks like filter changes, coil cleaning, and sensor calibration are straightforward and can be handled by standard HVAC technicians after brief training.
To make ongoing maintenance easier, we provide clear video tutorials that walk your team through common service procedures. And when questions come up, our 24/7 technical support team is always available. From quick troubleshooting to deeper technical guidance, our after-sales support is there to help keep your operation stable and running without unnecessary downtime.