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Whether you’re exploring site selection for a large commercial greenhouse or diving into the engineering behind climate-controlled research facilities, you’ve come to the right place. Browse our resources to deepen your understanding of greenhouse planning and design — including how our patented geothermal technologies work. Have a question?

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Sustainability & Electrification with IESVE
Sustainability, Electrification, and Utility Incentives in Greenhouse Design
Greenhouse owners increasingly need more than an operating cost projection. Lenders, institutional partners,...
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greenhouse humidity and environmental control analysis
Humidity and Environmental Control Analysis in Greenhouse Design
Humidity is one of the most difficult variables to manage in a commercial greenhouse, and one of the...
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HVAC greenhouse simulation
HVAC System Simulation in Greenhouse Design: A Practical Overview
Every piece of mechanical equipment in a greenhouse comes with performance data from the manufacturer....
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airflow from IESVE greenhouse
An Introduction to Natural Ventilation Modeling and CFD Airflow Analysis for Greenhouses
Greenhouse ventilation design typically begins with a standard set of calculations — vent area sized...
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Kit Home Construction
Steel Frame Kit Home vs. Custom Construction: A Real Cost and Performance Comparison
If you’ve been looking for an affordable house that is also highly efficient, you’ve probably...
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CFD- energy modeling in greenhouse
Dynamic Thermal Simulation in Greenhouse Design: A Practical Overview
When an engineer sizes a greenhouse heating or cooling system, the most common approach is to pick a...
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What Is a Net Zero Greenhouse? Designing for a More Sustainable Future
As growers and organizations look for more sustainable ways to produce food, the idea of the “net zero...
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seed research greenhouse
How to Design a Greenhouse for Plant Research 
The difference between a standard commercial greenhouse and a purpose-built research greenhouse facility...
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commercial modular greenhouse
Schematic Design for Greenhouses and Indoor Farms: What It Is and Why It Matters
Planning a commercial greenhouse or indoor farm is a complex undertaking. Before permits are pulled,...
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siting a commercial greenhouse
Siting a Commercial Greenhouse: How to Choose the Best Location for Long-Term Performance
Choosing where to build a commercial greenhouse is one of the most consequential decisions a grower will...
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Glasshouse Architecture: The Future of Nature-Inspired Restaurants, Hotels, and Public Spaces
There is something uniquely appealing about dining beneath a canopy of glass while rain traces patterns...
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ETFE vs polyfilm
Polyfilm vs. ETFE: A 30-Year Cost Case for Smarter Greenhouse Glazing
The choice of greenhouse covering material is rarely as simple as comparing price per square foot. Upfront...
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greenhouse construction management
ETFE vs Polycarbonate Greenhouse Glazing: How the Materials Compare Over Time
For many greenhouse projects, the glazing decision eventually narrows to a familiar comparison: Polycarbonate...
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