Rows of potted plants with white labels are arranged on tables inside a greenhouse with transparent walls and ceiling; a heater and ventilation unit are visible above the plants. - Van Wingerden Commercial Greenhouses

Research and Educational Greenhouse

From private research firms and university programs to high school greenhouses, we understand the unique demands these projects require. These facilities often incorporate computer-controlled climate systems, zoned growing environments, and calibrated sensors for precise data logging.

We’re proud to have partnered with some of the top universities in the United States — with experience extending into specialty applications like solar sludge drying, where greenhouses are specifically designed to handle extreme heat and reduce the environmental impact of landfills.

Ohalo Gentics

Mills River, NC

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Ceiling view of a greenhouse interior showing metal beams, hanging light fixtures, electrical wiring, and various equipment. Sunlight filters through the transparent roof panels, and some greenery is visible outside. - Van Wingerden Commercial Greenhouses

Interior of a large industrial greenhouse with metal ventilation panels on the right wall, tables and chairs on the left, and a trash bin and carts further down the concrete aisle. - Van Wingerden Commercial Greenhouses

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Renovation & Conversion

Rather than building new, the first seven bays of an existing MX-Glass Greenhouse were transformed into seven distinct, fully operational growing zones — totaling 27,000 square feet of renovated space with 22,680 square feet dedicated to active growing.

The Growing Zones

Seven independent zones ranged from 2,160 to 5,040 square feet, each accessed through a central 20-foot air plenum corridor, with a combined 9,240 square feet of dedicated growing bench area.

Roof

Existing operable peaks were replaced with continuous ridge vents featuring tempered glass and bug screening. Existing drive components — including motors, drive shafts, and rack and pinion systems — were reused and integrated into the new vent system.

Interior Partitions & Doors

New polycarbonate and tempered glass interior walls subdivided the structure into individual growing zones, with seven storefront-style aluminum doors, one oversized entry, and two emergency exits retrofitted into the existing framework.

Ventilation & Cooling

Twenty gable wall exhaust fans, evaporative cooling pad systems, motorized louvers, and 58 HAF circulation fans were integrated throughout the zones with minimal structural modification.

Shade & Blackout Systems

Each zone received an independent overhead shade and blackout curtain system running truss to truss, with additional rollup blackout curtains fitted at gable walls and partitions for complete light control.

Growing Benches

Custom aluminum and galvanized steel benches were fitted with adjustable levelers to account for the sloping floor, with floor rolling benches anchored in select zones and 14 benches set at a lower height to integrate with existing bench systems.

Lighting Support

Hot-dip galvanized unistrut channels were hung from existing truss chords, providing an organized support structure ready for future lighting installation.

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