TYPES OF GREENHOUSE DESIGN STRUCTURES

Typical structures include:

• Hoop House or Quonset: A semi-circle design usually covered with a single layer of polyethylene film or with a double layer of film separated by an air layer maintained by asmall fan for insulation. Used for low crops: potted plants, lettuce, etc


• The Arch: A semi-circle design elevated by side walls. Can grow higher crops: taller potted plants, vining tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, etc.


• Gothic Arch: A variation on the Arch with more rounded side walls.
  


• Ridge and Furrow or Gutter-Connected: Several gable (or arch style) greenhouses connected together usually with no internal separations between the bays. Used for high crops such as vining tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers
  


• The Gable: A structure with side walls and a peaked roof. Optimum for high crops including vining tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, etc.Several gable (or arch style) greenhouses connected together usually with no internal separations between the bays. Used for high crops such as vining tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.


• Sawtooth Design: A variation of the gutter-connected style with tall vents on the vertical sections of the roof to allow for natural ventilation. Used for high crops such as vining tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.


• Geodesic Design : This shape is another type of alternative greenhouse shape. But its not suitable for the large scale, commercial grower.