With the new greenhouse students will learn about plant development, naturally, but a greenhouse is also effective for teaching about the earth’s atmosphere, heat and light waves and so much more. Plus, a greenhouse is a great way to add much needed sunlight to a student’s routine – which has been proven to improve focus, concentration and even student behavior.

The greenhouse itself will be 14′ x 43′ and will be partially attached to the school for easy access by students and staff.  It features built in accessory tracks, an exclusive feature of Crystal Structures products, which allows plants and lights to be hung without additional hardware being installed.  And, the greenhouse is structurally sound, it meets the same building codes as the school itself.  Meaning the students will be safe within the greenhouse because the glass must have the same level of safety as classroom windows and door glass.  As opposed to a classical backyard greenhouse, which is meant primarily for the plants, the classroom greenhouse must be able to withstand heavier loads of snow and wind.