Nowadays all technical refinement involves extra attention to factors affecting our climate. The Anthura greenhouse is an excellent example of a greenhouse where the focus is on both the environment and on design. It is an innovative greenhouse with royal allure.

Eye catcher
The new greenhouse will be a true eye catcher as it is based on the impressive architecture and curving lines of the Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, London. This greenhouse was the precursor of the greenhouses that were subsequently built throughout Europe. Virtually every royal palace had its own orangery, palm house and greenhouses filled with botanical specimen collections, each of which was inspired by this design. Every one of these greenhouses still in existence is now classed as a listed building.

Classical design
This classical design dating from 1848 is now being used for the greenhouse of the future, which will be equipped with the very latest technologies for optimal climate control. The complex covers an area of 140,000 m2 and is equipped with a completely automated container system. The climate control concept which, for example, includes storing sunlight in summer for use in winter, makes the greenhouse much more cost effective than usual.

Special screens
A whole range of innovative technologies are used in the greenhouse. Special screens ensure optimal sunlight control and prevents light loss at night. Another special greenhouse system gives micro-plants the best start by providing high humidity and this special closed greenhouse system also allows heat to be stored. Finally, the Counter flow air flow system ensures that air flows up the sides of the greenhouse and exits via air vents in the roof.