Key aspects in Adaptive Greenhouse design
Each climate and situation requires a unique greenhouse design. TNO and Hortivation have developed KIS, a tool that allows growers to collaborate with builders to create the ideal greenhouse that meets all specific requirements. Additionally, KIS provides valuable insights into the sustainability performance of the design using SIOM, offering a compact overview of how the design aligns with environmental goals. This session will explore how adaptive greenhouse designs can be customized for different conditions while ensuring optimal sustainability and performance.
Speakers
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Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universitat de València, currently working as an R&D Technician in the Sustainable Materials Development Department within the Agriculture and Aquatic Environment Group.
Multiple years of experience in the formulation, processing, and transformation of thermoplastics, with a strong focus on bioplastics. My expertise lies particularly in extrusion technologies, including cast film, blown film, and foam extrusion.
My research is driven to commitment to advancing sustainability in the agricultural sector through the valorization and recycling of industrial by-products, the improvement of conventional agricultural plastic products, and
thedevelopment of innovative, eco-friendly solutions for agricultural applications.
Egon Janssen is Manager Greenhouse horticulture at TNO. In this function he is a broker between innovation needs of growers, suppliers and TNO’s experts. The main drivers of Egon Janssen are a broad interest in technology, the ability of making connections between people and a lot of enthusiasm. After finishing his Msc Structural engineering in 1998 he started his career at TNO. Remarkable projects are Greenhouse of the future, presented on the Floriade 2002, the development of a Food production unit for use on MARS (2004) and the development of energy indicators to reduce energy use of greenhouses. In 2004 he formed the greenhouse horticulture team within TNO, combining all relevant technologies (greenhouse structure, water technology, energy, light, CO2, ICT, Robotics and logistics). To make an easy entry to the knowledge of TNO he founded the Fieldlab greenhouse horticulture in 2007. This facility, nowadays known as World Horti Centre is a marketplace for innovation where growers, suppliers and TNO meet and discuss innovations. In greenhouse units new technologies are demonstrated on small scale, where after research and development projects are started. In 2017 he started a strategic partnership with Hortivation. TNO is developing new knowledge and transfers this to the companies associated with Hortivation.
Annie van de Riet is the President of AVAG, the association for the Dutch greenhouse technology sector. With a background in economic geography and extensive experience in both horticulture and advocacy, she is committed to driving the industry forward. AVAG represents 80 companies with a combined turnover of €3 billion, 80% of which comes from exports. These companies collaborate to develop quality standards, conduct research, and drive innovation in a pre-competitive environment. This collective effort has made the sector a global leader. A Dutch supplier is synonymous with state-of-the-art technology and top-quality solutions.