Designing an Aquaponic Greenhouse for an Urban Food

Appendix D: Greenhouse Structure Costs for Alternative Materials

Material Dimensions Location Price Price/square feet

Plywood ¾”x4’x8’ Home Depot $34.98 $1.09

R13 1.25’x32’ Home Depot $12.80 $0.30

R13 1.25’x39.2’ Home Depot $19.58 $0.39

Part Size Dimension Quantity Cost

Aluminum

Base/top 12’ 4”x3”x1/8” 33 pieces $6383.52

Studs 8’ 2”x1-1/2”x1/8” 28 pieces $1523.20

Rafters 12’ 2”x1-1/2”x1/8” 18 pieces $1496.88

Shipping $250.00

Total $9643.60

Steel

Part Size Dimension Quantity Cost

Base/top 12’ 4”x3” 33 pieces $3496.68

Studs 8’ 2”x1-1/2” 28 pieces $110.32

Rafters 12’ 2”x1-1/2” 18 pieces $760.32

Shipping $250

Total $5611.32

(Depot)