Traditional Greenhouses | Outdoor farming, large-scale agriculture | Fixed soil-based structure, passive ventilation (ASABE S621), no climate control | Low initial cost, natural sunlight utilization | Weather-dependent, limited environmental control, seasonal yield variability |
Container-Based Indoor Farms | Urban farming, year-round production | Climate-controlled containers, hydroponics (NFT/DWC systems, ASTM F739 compliant) | Consistent yields, space-efficient, adaptable to urban settings | High energy costs, requires technical expertise, higher upfront investment |
Vertical Farming Systems | High-density urban areas | Stacked layers, LED lighting (300 μmol/m²/s), automated nutrient delivery | Maximized space use, fast growth cycles, reduced water usage (▲ 90% vs soil) | High setup costs, complex maintenance, light/energy dependency |
Hydroponic Grow Tents | Home/small-scale use | Portable tents, basic climate control (±3°C), manual nutrient systems | Affordable, easy setup, minimal space requirements | Limited scalability, no industrial automation, temperature fluctuations common |
Modular Agricultural Greenhouses (Base) | Small/medium farms, urban farms | Metal frame (ASTM A36), movable (wheels: 500kg load capacity, ISO 708), multi-span | Scalable design, durable construction, basic climate control (±2°C) | Moderate energy use, limited automation, less precise environmental control |
Modular Agricultural Greenhouses (Advanced) | Large commercial farms | Enhanced climate control (±1°C ▲), LED lighting (▲ 50% more lumens than Base), energy-efficient HVAC (▲ 30% lower kWh) | Optimal growth conditions, high yield consistency, ISO 50001 energy compliance | Higher cost, requires dedicated space, steeper learning curve for advanced features |