Oklahoma State University (OSU) – Dairy Visitor’s Center

GH2 assisted Oklahoma State University on an addition to the Freestall Dairy Barn to house a new Robotic Automatic Milking System, capable of supporting 65 cows. The new structure serves as a Visitor’s Center for the overall dairy farm, welcoming guests to the site and providing valuable educational opportunities to young patrons. Site circulation was carefully considered and designed to allow vehicular access for Visitors in cars and school buses as well as milk tankers and feed trucks. Cow comfort and flow were also carefully studied during the design process, reducing stress and optimizing output. 

Included within the new addition is a public viewing area that provides views into both the existing Free Stall Dairy Barn as well as the robotic milking system. Support spaces include a staff office, restrooms, equipment room, milk tank room and cow separation pen/circulation lanes.