Fantastic Planta Greenhouse Project
Posted on Sunday, March 31st, 2024
Project Summary:
Through collaboration with the greenhouse owner, greenhouse experts, and comprehensive research, Fantastic Planta Greenhouse Project aims to modify a greenhouse in Ottawa for year-round growth, emphasizing sustainability, budget, and design.
| Client | Rachel Gill | |
| Professor(s) | Professor David Solomon, MBA, PMP | |
| Program | Project Management Graduate Certificate | |
| Student Team Members | Team Lead: Constanza Perez FariasTeam Members: Azhar Qureshi Braydon Campeau Megha Ajith Phoebe Jane Elizaga Urvish Kakadiya |
Project Description:
The main problem to be addressed is that greenhouses were originally designed to establish a controlled environment for plant growth during warmer seasons. However, these traditional greenhouses lack optimization for sustaining ideal conditions consistently throughout the entire year, especially during winter season. The challenge is to create modifications that ensure consistent and suitable growing conditions, regardless of external weather variations.
In response to this issue, we seek to address it by designing a sustainable year-round greenhouse. Dubbed as Fantastic Planta Greenhouse Project, the project team proposes the modification of a greenhouse for an all-season growth that includes the necessary adjustments, associated risks, budget considerations, and design details to transform the existing greenhouse into a sustainable and efficient facility capable of year-round food production. By consulting with the farm owner and conducting comprehensive related literature research coupled with architects and environmental experts, we plan to develop a detailed design that meets the needs and expectations of all stakeholders involved. Furthermore, our project aligns with the farm owner’s vision of utilizing sustainable sources, to minimize or eliminate the use of fossil fuels in greenhouse operations.
Ultimately, the implementation of this project will not only enable the farm to extend its growing season and continue serving the community with fresh produce year-round but also pave the way for educational initiatives, such as in-person workshops for residents through Ottawa Community Housing.