Methodology for the envelope design of greenhouses
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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