Institutional
Our team brings extensive expertise to partnerships with public gardens, conservatories, educational institutions and research facilities, delivering tailored solutions that meet project specifications and financial requirements. Recognizing that each institutional project presents unique challenges and needs, we collaborate closely with all parties to develop customized solutions. Whether building A-frame, venlo structures or revitalizing historic conservatories, our in-house design team has technical capabilities and proven experience to execute a wide range of projects. Institutional developments typically involve complex phases including planning, budgeting, design, regulatory approval and securing funding. Our team includes insightful professionals with broad institutional project experience – we understand these multilayered processes and provide strategic guidance and expert counsel to position each project for success.
Because Alchemy represents many structure and equipment manufacturers, we have tremendous flexibility in designing a solution that meets your needs. We can serve the immediate needs of a campus greenhouse or participate in master planning and design of a large botanic garden.
Research
Research facilities have exacting specifications for environmental controls and specialized equipment integration. We leverage our extensive project experience and knowledge of advanced technologies to identify the equipment and structural solutions that precisely meet your unique requirements. Our comprehensive vendor network and years of industry expertise enable us to source and deliver superior solutions tailored specifically to your research objectives.
Education
Educational institutions across all levels — from high schools, vocational schools through universities — use greenhouses as dynamic learning environments where students explore plant science, biology, botany and agricultural practices. These facilities vary significantly in scale but must incorporate appropriate equipment and designated spaces for both instruction and cultivation. Educational greenhouse projects frequently require custom design solutions to accommodate existing site constraints or fit within challenging spaces.
We have specialized knowledge of educational greenhouse requirements and recognize that many institutional decision-makers sometimes lack familiarity with greenhouse construction and operation. We prioritize comprehensive education throughout the project process, ensuring all parties understand our recommended equipment and structural solutions, while providing thorough training to guarantee end users can operate their greenhouse facilities effectively.
Public Gardens
Public gardens rely on greenhouse facilities for diverse functions including research, educational programming, special events and cultivating plants for display and collections. This multifaceted purpose requires thorough planning before construction begins, incorporating input from horticultural staff, educational teams, board members and donors. Knowing public garden facilities need to address current needs plus be flexible enough to support evolving institutional objectives, our team provides all-inclusive project assistance, drawing on extensive institutional experience and technical proficiency to guide every phase.
Products We Distribute
• Greenhouse structures and coverings
• Roll curtain systems, shade cloth and energy curtains
• Side ventilation systems
• Grow lights, benching, irrigation systems
• Heating systems
• Cooling systems
