As growers and organizations look for more sustainable ways to produce food, the idea of the “net zero greenhouse” is getting a lot of attention.
Greenhouses sit at the intersection of some of today’s biggest challenges: climate resilience, food security,...
The difference between a standard commercial greenhouse and a purpose-built research greenhouse facility is significant. General-use structures are optimized for production and cost. Research-grade facilities are optimized for biosecurity, precision,...
Planning a commercial greenhouse or indoor farm is a complex undertaking. Before permits are pulled, equipment is ordered, or a single post is set, there’s a planning phase that determines how smoothly everything else goes: schematic design.
For...
Choosing where to build a commercial greenhouse is one of the most consequential decisions a grower will make. Long before crop plans, equipment selection, or operational strategy come into play, the site itself quietly determines how efficiently the...
There is something uniquely appealing about dining beneath a canopy of glass while rain traces patterns overhead, or working in a sun-drenched conservatory where the boundary between inside and outside simply dissolves. As cities grow denser and screens...
Location: Lander, Wyoming
Climate Zone: 5a
Size: 18’x36′
Application: Educational
Technologies: SunSense™, GAHT®, Wet Wall, Insect Screens, HAF fans
Date Completed: 2025
Located in the mountain West, the school has built its agricultural curriculum...
The choice of greenhouse covering material is rarely as simple as comparing price per square foot. Upfront material cost is only one variable in an equation that also includes labor, maintenance, light transmission, disposal, and regulatory exposure over...
For many greenhouse projects, the glazing decision eventually narrows to a familiar comparison:
Polycarbonate or something newer like ETFE?
Polycarbonate has become a common choice over the past few decades. It’s lighter than glass, relatively durable,...
With drought conditions affecting more and more growing regions worldwide, water efficiency has moved from a best practice to a business necessity. For growers evaluating their options, one question comes up repeatedly: Do greenhouses actually save water,...
If you’ve spent any time researching greenhouse design, you’ve probably noticed that most conversations about materials tend to circle around the same options.
Glass. Polycarbonate. Polyethylene.
Each comes with its own set of tradeoffs. And for the...
