A greenhouse for isolating one or more grow spaces containing a plant or plants from outside elements includes a frame structure that seats a plurality of smart glass panels that are adjustable relative to a state of translucence from transparency to complete opacity via an operable control on a control panel or by an automated process routine, the nature of the adjustment based on sensor input processed against static data resident on the control panel.

A greenhouse for isolating one or more grow spaces containing a plant or plants from outside elements includes a frame structure that seats a plurality of smart glass panels that are adjustable relative to a state of translucence from transparency to complete opacity via an operable control on a control panel or by an automated process routine, the nature of the adjustment based on sensor input processed against static data resident on the control panel.

A compact conditioning system for controlling a volume, comprises: (a) at least one light source, said light source being coupled with a replaceable focusing lens; (b) at least one fan; (c) at least one temperature sensor; (d) control circuitry adapted to receive inputs from said sensor(s) and/or from a user, and to operate said light source(s) and/or said fan(s) as a result thereof; and (e) a housing suitable to house said light source, fan and control circuitry and adapted to be positioned at the top of a structural element defining a closed space.

A storage system is disclosed where goods can be stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of rails (e.g., tracks) on which load handling devices can run. To take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked. The framework may be provided with one or more of the following exemplary services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensors, and data logging devices. The provision of these services within the framework rather than across the system as a whole, can allow for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.

Self-supporting inflatable grow tents include a base surface, a top surface, and a plurality of sidewalls. The sidewalls include an integrated lighting system. The inflatable grow tents include a plurality of support members configured to structurally support the grow tent when inflated, and an air circulation assembly including an air blower and a carbon filter. The grow tents include a lighting system configured to provide a standard deviation of average photosynthetic active radiation that is from about 2 to about 8 within the grow tent when the lighting system is active.

Self-supporting inflatable grow tents include a base surface, a top surface, and a plurality of sidewalls. The sidewalls include an integrated lighting system. The inflatable grow tents include a plurality of support members configured to structurally support the grow tent when inflated, and an air circulation assembly including an air blower and a carbon filter. The grow tents include a lighting system configured to provide a standard deviation of average photosynthetic active radiation that is from about 2 to about 8 within the grow tent when the lighting system is active.

A plant growing system including a plant growing apparatus and methods of making and using the plant growing apparatus to control at least one physical condition of the environment to cultivate plants in plant growing trays associated with the plant growing apparatus.

An apparatus and system for growing plants in a controlled environment comprises an enclosure, at least one basket for receiving plant material to be grown in the apparatus, and at least one cassette for receiving a basket therein. The apparatus further comprises a drive mechanism, said drive mechanism operatively coupled to the at least one basket and/or the at least one cassette, that imparts a drive force to cause the at least one basket to rotate in the at least one cassette and in the enclosure. The apparatus and system also include a climate-control mechanism that may include a light source, a fan, a ventilation system, an air passage, and ductwork. The apparatus and system also include a trough with a sump for drainage of the trough, an intake aperture, a baffle, a closure, an air intake sleeve, and an intake fan.

The present disclosure relates to a molded article provided with a resin part formed with a thermoplastic resin composition. The thermoplastic resin composition containing thermoplastic resins and cellulose, wherein at least one of the thermoplastic resins is a resin having in a polymer molecule at least one group selected from a group containing a partial structure of an acid anhydride and a group containing an acylated cellulose structure.

A greenhouse has a daylighting member supported by a frame. The daylighting member partitions a growing space for agricultural products from an outside world, and emits light, which has entered from a light incident surface on one side, from a light emitting surface on the other side. The daylighting member has a transparent substrate layer and a transparent light emitting layer provided closer to a light emitting surface side than the substrate layer. The light emitting layer has a refractive index of 1.54 or less, water absorbability, and an equilibrium moisture content of 10% or greater at 25° C. and a relative humidity of 80%.