Project by Bridge Greenhouses

University of Reading Recycled Research Glasshouse

Project by Bridge Greenhouses

This turnkey glasshouse project was built for the University of Reading using recycled greenhouse materials. Bridge designed and built 4 fully automated trollies to take plant in and out of a blackout chamber for daylight control experiments.

Glasshouse upgrade

Area: 64 m2

Industry: Education

Use: Research & Study

Greenhouse Structure: Venlo, 3.2m bay on 5/6.4m lattice, 5m section, post height 3.8m

Screens: Vertical Twin Roll Screens

Heating: Hot water heating System, 51mm High level loops supported on the lattice with customized brackets & installed to run at two different heights.

Trolleys: Designed, assembled & installed 4 automated Trollies in the existing garages.

Lights: LED Lights

Electrics: Heating, Screens, Ventilation, Fans, Trolleys, LED Lights, External Weather station.