Methodology for the envelope design of greenhouses

Methodology for the envelope design of greenhouses that control light to a consistent daily integral

Researcher: James Bambara, Andreas Athienitis

Key highlights:

• A methodology has been developed for the envelope design of a greenhouse
• Optimal envelope designs are identified through integrated energy and life cycle cost analysis
• The methodology is particularly useful for the design of greenhouses equipped with semi-transparent photovoltaic cladding that enables both solar electricity generation and crop production to occur within a single structure