Project by Bridge Greenhouses

University College London – Research Glasshouse Facility

Project by Bridge Greenhouses

A new research glasshouse has been delivered and installed at the Darwin Building, University College London. Designed to fit the foundations of a previous structure, the new facility minimizes disruption to the sensitive roof area. It is dedicated to the cultivation and research of algae, providing precise and consistent conditions essential for advanced scientific work. Specialist hanging racks have been incorporated to support the growth and maintenance of algae cultures.

Bridge Greenhouses was selected as the ideal partner to deliver this bespoke solution, tailored specifically to UCL’s algae research requirements.

Area: 34.40 m²

Industry: Education

Use: Algae experimental research.

Greenhouse Structure: Curved roof twin wall Polycarbonate structure.

Screens: Horizontal screen system to each of the two compartments.

Benching: Custom built Ebb and Flood benches and custom-built algae hanging rack.

Lighting: 6 no. Kroptek HiKrop 300 LED grow light fittings.

Ventilation: Two electrically operated roof vents, one for each area, complete with actuators.

Electrics: Bridge glasshouse MCC auto/manual control panel, galvanised trunking/tray containment system to be installed from the main
distribution panel.

Computer: Tomtech T100 environmental control computer.