Designing an Aquaponic Greenhouse for an Urban Food

Appendix C: Alternative Greenhouse Structure Design

RED 6 12’ long Pressure treated wood

RED 4 10’ long Pressure treated wood

YELLOW 7 10’ long Base/top lumbers

YELLOW 16 12’ long Base/top lumbers

DARK GREEN 26 - 30 8’ long studs lumber

DARK GREEN 2 12’ long studs lumber

LIGHT GREEN 18 12’ long Shaft lumber

The pressure treated wood base of this option is flat on top of the foundation and the structure is built
on top of the base. Since the footed base is only attached to the structure through screws, the upper
body of the greenhouse is vulnerable to lateral forces, like wind and storms.