Research & Controlled Environment Greenhouses
Precision-Controlled Greenhouses for Research, Seed Development & Advanced Crop Trials
We design and build high-performance research greenhouses engineered for maximum environmental control, reproducibility, and data integrity. Ceres engineers sealed and tightly controlled greenhouse systems for: Universities, private seed companies, government research facilities, and other controlled environment agriculture businesses.
Create repeatable, controlled growing conditions, regardless of the external climate.
Built for Total Environmental Control
Ceres research greenhouses are engineered to deliver sealed or near-sealed environments with precise control over every critical growing parameter.
Modern controlled environment agriculture systems rely on integrated control of temperature, humidity, light and CO2 (among other parameters) to optimize plant performance and reliable research.
Engineered for Performance & Repeatability
Every Ceres research greenhouse is designed to meet your specific growing requirements.
Design Considerations Include:
Site conditions and location
Required level of environmental control (sealed vs vented)
Specific research protocols
Integration of advanced systems and automation
Greenhouse design, which includes the structure and materials, will play a critical role in achieving uniform environmental conditions and energy efficiency.
Advanced Greenhouse Technologies
ETFE High Performance Glazing
- Allows for full UV light transmission
- Durable and long-lasting
Integrated Environmental Controls
- Sensor-driven centralized monitoring and automation
- Data collection for research
High-Performance Building Envelope
- Highly insulated building materials
- Building modeling software ensure optimal layout and systems integration
Why Ceres for Research Greenhouses?
A Ceres controlled grow space allows for:
- Precise environmental control for consistent outcomes
- Custom Engineering to suit specific research needs
- Integrated technology for automated monitoring and data collection
- Enhanced plant growth conditions for accelerated timelines
- Scalable solutions to accommodate expansion and growth
Experience complete biosecurity and a more consistent crop with our sealed SunChamber™ , which includes: Ceres EcoPack™ energy-efficient HVAC(D) system and & SunSense™ control system, pharmaceutical grade design, ozone water treatment & water reclamation, customized grow system integration, and more.
Our Design & Build Process
We work closely with research teams and technical stakeholders to deliver precision built greenhouse environments, providing a thorough 6 step process for bringing your project requirements to fruition.
1. Conceptual Design- Discovery & Requirements
2. Schematic Design
3. Design Development
4. Construction Documents
5. Bid Process/Permitting
6. Construction Administration
Calculate Your Energy Savings
Find out how much you can save with Ceres Greenhouses compared to other greenhouses.
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Research & Controlled Environment Greenhouse FAQs
Research greenhouses are designed for precision control and repeatability, while commercial greenhouses prioritize yield and operational efficiency.
While many research facilities use sealed or semi-sealed environments to eliminate external variability and improve experimental accuracy whether you need to seal your facility will depend on a few additional factors, namely:
- your budget
- your goals
Contact us to discuss your project and we can assess which environment is most appropriate for your project.
Our advanced systems can monitor and control:
temperature
humidity
light intensity
CO₂ levels
These parameters are essential for controlled environment agriculture and research applications.
The cost of a greenhouse varies according to:
- level of environmental control
- system complexity
- facility size
Contact us for a custom quote based on your facility requirements
Start Your Research Greenhouse Project
Whether you’re building a university research facility or a private-sector controlled environment lab, our team can help you design a greenhouse that delivers precision, efficiency, and repeatable results.
