The
FlexyPlant™ is an air and aluminum frame supported fabric-covered
structure consisting of a ceiling and roof of woven polyolefin fabric
coated with polyolefin film forming a pressurized air inflated pillow
attached at its perimeter to an extruded aluminum frame which is supported
by aluminum columns. The ceiling is supported by polyester webbing straps
spanning the width of the structure between the support columns The
top of these columns are attached by webbing straps over the roof with
each end attached to the perimeter foundation. Air flow through the
structure is controlled by a patented system of fabric curtains that
roll up between the perimeter foundation and the tops of the columns.
The structures are self cooling, utilizing convection and airfoil principles
to economically move cool air through the structure without energy costs.
Cold season heat gain and retention is excellent due to the light entry
and insulating features of the inflated polyolefin fabric.
The
unique growing environment of the FlexyPlant™ greenhouse structure
provides superb natural ventilation and the best diffused light levels
and insulating properties in the industry. The structures can be constructed
with widths of 160 feet with 14 foot heights and any length required
up to 900 feet long. The patented FlexyPlant™ greenhouse structure
provides an ideal large scale enclosure for aquaculture, hydroponics,
horticulture, pharmaculture and other commercial scale food growing
operations. Truck and tractor access facilitate large scale materials
handling and mechanization.
Lens-shaped roof and ceiling provide even
diffused light.
Automated roll-up curtains and natural
convection forces provide excellent ventillation.
In hot and dry climates fog nozzles can
assist cooling.
In cold climates, when only minor ventillation
is necessary, the computer control throttles
down the range of curtain openings. Cold outside air is pre-heated and
mixed with warmer inside air before reaching the growing area.
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