Duke Farm Self-Regulating Greenhouse

Rob Vogel, Jared Alosio, Grant Bae Petersen, Sherry Zhang

Project OverviewDuke Farms wants a self-regulating greenhouseClient-specified necessities

Well-ventilated Concrete floor free of pathogensSelf-controlling climateLittle to no active maintenancePlant-friendly environment

Starting From the Ground Up❏ Foundation, Foundation, Foundation❏ Structure - Floor Layout, Siding❏ Counter Layout and Bench Design❏ Drainage, Heat Flow & Ventilation❏ Control System❏ Cost Summary

Aerial Landscape View

Duke Farm Landscape Topographical View

Foundation, Foundation, Foundation

Foundation, Foundation, Foundation

Foundation, Foundation, Foundation

Foundation, Foundation, Foundation

Foundation, Foundation, Foundation

Foundation, Foundation, Foundation

Details on polycarbonate siding attachment

Wind Loading

Snow Loading

Can You Bear These Calculations?

Gravitational Lateral (Projected Area) Lateral (Perpendicular Area)

Options for Interior Layout

Countertop Design

Mesh Wiring Force Analysis

Drainage Design

Heat Calculations 65 Degrees Fahrenheit

Heat Calculations 75 Degrees Fahrenheit

Ventilation Calculation

Control System

● IGrow 800 Environmental Controller

● Control possibilities○ 8 outputs at once○ Control from laptop or

phone○ Stores data for future

reference● Interface with louvers, doors,

and fans

Cost Summary

Cost Summary

Alternative Foundations

Questions?

Thank you!