The primary roof system this is typically a truss rigid frame arch or similar system.
Greenhouse roof section detail.
There are a variety of solar greenhouse designs including a frames shed roofs and gable roofs described in more detail in the year round solar greenhouse.
In addition it offers excellent thermal insulation properties.
Some are easier to use steeply sloped roofs than others.
Pse greenhouse structural analysis and design includes.
In north america the optimal orientation for a greenhouse is usually directly south or southeast because in cold climates it s important to capture the early morning sun.
Greenhouse shape a steep roof may necessitate a more complicated building design to avoid an extremely tall building.
The roof of the house has 6 3 kilowatt photovoltaic solar panels pvs installed providing all the energy for the entire institute.
The system consists of 3 100 lt boxes with 6 planters each plus 2 19lt buckets with 7 plants each but it can be easily scaled to accommodate any size of greenhouse.
This instructable details the construction of a small hydroponic greenhouse system i built on my roof.
Download this free cad drawing of a commercial greenhouse for use in your architectural design cad models.