Glass greenhouse is a type of greenhouse with glass as the covering material. It mainly consists of a foundation, a framework structure, and glass covering parts. The foundation is generally a concrete structure, which is used to bear the weight of the entire greenhouse and ensure its stability. The framework structure usually adopts steel or aluminum alloy materials. The steel framework has high strength and can withstand relatively large wind loads and snow loads; while the aluminum alloy framework has the advantages of being lightweight and corrosion-resistant. The glass is laid on the framework, forming a relatively enclosed space for growing plants or carrying out other activities that require environmental control.

The foundation of a glass greenhouse is usually connected to the columns by means of reinforced concrete embedded parts, ensuring the load-bearing capacity of the greenhouse. The main structure is made of high-quality hot-dip galvanized light steel pipes, with an A-shaped ridge. The column height is generally 4 meters, guaranteeing the overall service life.

The covering materials of a glass greenhouse usually adopt single-layer tempered glass or insulating glass, which have good light transmittance and heat preservation performance. The top covering materials can also be double-layer insulating glass or polycarbonate panels to optimize lighting conditions and maintain the indoor temperature.

Glass greenhouses are usually equipped with electric shading curtain systems, which are divided into internal shading systems and external shading systems. The internal shading uses aluminum foil shading nets, which can both shade and keep warm; the external shading system uses round-hole black shading nets. In addition, the greenhouse is also equipped with a ventilation system, including top vents and sidewall vents, for regulating the temperature and humidity inside the greenhouse.

Intelligent glass greenhouses usually integrate modern information technology and automated control technology, including temperature sensors, humidity sensors, data collection and transmission systems, etc., for real-time monitoring and control of environmental parameters in the greenhouse. In addition, the greenhouse is also equipped with heating and cooling systems, such as hot water heating, hot air heating, electric heating, and shading cooling.

Glass greenhouses are usually equipped with drip irrigation systems, sprinkler irrigation systems, or pipe drip irrigation systems. These systems can automatically adjust the watering frequency and fertilizer concentration according to preset parameters, ensuring that crops receive an appropriate amount of water and nutrients.

High light transmittance ensures the light requirements of plants: Glass is a highly light-transmissive material, with a light transmittance that can usually reach around 85% - 90%. This enables the interior of the glass greenhouse to obtain sufficient natural light, providing ideal conditions for plant photosynthesis.

The spectral transmission range is suitable for plant growth: Glass has a relatively high transmittance for photosynthetically active radiation (PAR, 400 - 700 nm). This part of the spectrum is the main wavelength band for plant chlorophyll to absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

A stable foundation provides supporting force: The foundation of a glass greenhouse is generally made of concrete by pouring. Its depth and size are determined according to the size of the greenhouse, local soil conditions, and the expected loads.

A tough framework withstands external forces: Steel or aluminum alloy are commonly used as the framework materials. The steel framework has high strength and excellent compressive and bending resistance, capable of withstanding relatively large wind pressures and snow pressures.

The heat preservation function of glass itself: Glass has a certain heat preservation performance and can reduce the loss of indoor heat to the outside. Especially when double-glazed or multi-glazed structures are adopted, the heat preservation effect is more obvious.

Synergistic effect with heat preservation facilities: Glass greenhouses can also be used in combination with other heat preservation facilities to further improve the heat preservation effect.

Integration of a precise environmental monitoring system: A glass greenhouse can be easily equipped with various environmental monitoring devices, such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors, light sensors, and carbon dioxide sensors.

Application of flexible environmental regulation equipment: Based on the monitored data, a glass greenhouse can flexibly use various environmental regulation equipment.

A transparent and beautiful architectural appearance: Glass greenhouses have a transparent and bright appearance, with strong visual appeal.

Multiple functional uses: Glass greenhouses can not only be used for plant cultivation but also have many other functions.

Glass greenhouses have a wide range of application scenarios, mainly including the following aspects:

Cultivation: Besides vegetables and flowers, it can also be used to grow fruits such as strawberries and grapes. By controlling the environment, the fruits can be put on the market earlier or later, improving economic benefits.

Seedling Nursery: It provides a stable and suitable growth environment for the seedlings of vegetables, flowers, and forest trees, improving the survival rate and quality of the seedlings.

Agricultural Sightseeing Tourism: Build large-scale agricultural sightseeing gardens. Tourists can enjoy rare plants and flowers from all over the world in the greenhouse.

Eco-Restaurant: Build a restaurant in a glass greenhouse and plant a large number of plants and flowers inside to create a natural and comfortable dining environment.

Scientific Research Experiment: Scientific research institutions and universities use glass greenhouses to conduct research on plant physiological ecology, genetic breeding, pest control, and other aspects.

Science Popularization Education: Many schools and educational institutions use glass greenhouses as science popularization bases.

Flower Exhibition: It can be used as a venue for flower exhibitions, providing an ideal display space for various flower exhibitions.

Breeding: It can be used to breed some special animals or insects with high requirements for environmental temperature, humidity, and other conditions.