Federal funding for greenhouse projects in the United States comes primarily through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with additional support available through the Small
Architects integrating a greenhouse into a school or institutional project should define four things before schematic design begins: the growing program, the user groups, whether
Why energy performance is decided long before construction begins An energy-efficient commercial greenhouse uses less energy per square foot of production without a reduction in
A university research greenhouse needs multiple, isolated climate zones, not the single shared environment that works for a teaching or production greenhouse. That difference drives
Energy is consistently one of the largest operating costs in commercial greenhouse and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) production. Heating, cooling, ventilation, dehumidification, and supplemental lighting collectively
A comprehensive guide for growers, developers, researchers, and ag-tech investors The greenhouse industry is complicated — highly competitive, oftentimes undifferentiated, with varying price points. While
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
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
Choosing where to build a commercial greenhouse is one of the most consequential decisions a grower will make. Building commercial greenhouse facilities starts with the
Many growers today are operating or acquiring greenhouses that were built decades ago. These structures have produced successful crops for years but may now struggle
Why Putting the “Build First” is Risky Feasibility – the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done. At first glance, building a greenhouse
Key Takeaways With these factors in mind, the real question isn’t if commercial greenhouses can be profitable—but under what conditions they make sense as an
When starting a new greenhouse cultivation operation or expanding an existing one, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with options. Typically the initial question is what
A greenhouse is an excellent addition to a school’s campus and curriculum. An educational greenhouse acts as a living classroom to provide hands-on learning
Like any business, greenhouses should be completely prepared for any unexpected emergencies, including power outages. For commercial greenhouses, a power outage is much more than an
The Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture Thinking of starting a farm? You are not alone. Farms offer an opportunity to connect with nature, work
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a 3D modeling process used for design and construction in order to more accurately plan and build structures. At Ceres
Once you have chosen a contractor, your involvement in the building process is far from over. There are several things that you should be diligent about
One of the most important aspects of building a greenhouse is hiring the right greenhouse construction contractors for the job. You want to make sure
This is a common question that circulates in forums, and for good reason. Aquaponics is a more environmentally sustainable method of growing than conventional agriculture,
What do I want to grow and when? In other words, why do you want a greenhouse? This is the first question we start with
