Man-access points between each pen are a valuable feature allowing access to the pens or egress in emergencies. In the crowd pen the stockman can be clearly seen safely behind the crowd gate.
The building can easily be managed by a single operative with the exception of circumstances where, for health and safety reasons, more than one person should be present.
The interior space creates a very calm and relaxed environment and must be experienced to be appreciated. The animals can also see each other at all times.
Sympathetic roof colours blend well in most situations and, whilst unusual in shape in the traditional farmscape. It is also highly pleasing to the observer, who sees the building outline tangentially significantly reducing the apparent size of the building.
For future generations it is reassuring to know that the building can be recycled.
Utilising the built in rainwater harvesting system, roof water can be taken to a holding tank. This water could then be used as washdown water, or by utilising a UV filter, it can be used as drinking water and can have a significant impact on utility costs.