Greenhouse type
Venlo greenhouse systems explained: bay widths, gutter heights, light transmission and where the Venlo structure is the right choice for commercial projects.
Bay widths, gutter profiles and screen mounting details are standardised across manufacturers. That standardisation lowers engineering risk, simplifies bid comparison and gives access to a large market of compatible installations and spare parts.
Wider bays reduce steel and shading but increase pane size and handling cost. Higher gutters buy climate buffer and screen space, at the cost of heating volume and structure. These two decisions define the operating character of the facility.
Reference projects
Reference projects where Aegis specified and coordinated this greenhouse type.
Netherlands / 6.4 ha / 2023
Year-round loose tomato production for retail supply, engineered for low energy use per kilogram with double screens and heat buffering.
View projectMorocco / 15.0 ha / 2023
Performance audit and retrofit roadmap for an existing grower, targeting yield uplift and water savings without full reconstruction.
View projectFAQ
Venlo is a specific glass-oriented multi-span design with narrow trusses and standardised bay widths. General multi-span greenhouses often use film or polycarbonate glazing with arched roofs, lower cost and lower light transmission.
For high-wire tomato and pepper, 6.5 to 7.0 metres is common because it provides climate buffer and screen space. In cold climates with expensive heating, lower gutters can reduce energy demand, so the choice should follow an energy and crop model.
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