Singapore ’s ' first ETFE production greenhouse is here . " With 7000 sqm , this glasshouse is the large greenhouse using ethene tetrafluoroethylene ( ETFE ) in Singapore , " say Ms Ya Wen Lim with Adas Green , the Singapore - based glasshouse builder that complete this project . " This glasshouse , located at Jalan Lekar , practice F - Clean ETFE film for its roof and walls , which provides soft diffused twinkle to create the perfect conditions for growing ornamental aquatic plant . "
To combat the heating system and humidity of the tropical mood , the roof is outfit with automated vents that can be open up to encourage ventilation . " The roof vents respond to internal temperature , humidness as well as international wind stop number and rain . The nursery is also integrated with a misting arrangement , circulation fan , and extraction buff to reduce inner temperature , " Ya Wen shows .
" As the Singapore clime has twelvemonth - orotund heavy rain , it is significant to project proper rainwater channeling systems to facilitate the flow of body of water in accord with local standards . This also creates an opportunity to collect and reuse the abundant rain . "
The team with Adas Green is specialized in realizing ETFE greenhouses , and they say the material is one of the highest - quality greenhouse film uncommitted . " With high tensile speciality and UV resistance , meaning that it has a significantly longer lifespan than other glasshouse cladding materials like polycarbonate , EVA , and polyethylene films . Whereas other materials might degrade and have to be replaced more oft , ETFE photographic film can last more than 20 years while preserve its high - Inner Light transmitting . It is thus a more sustainable selection . "
One of the most significant advantages of ETFE greenhouses is that ETFE film is certified as a secure material to employ by the Singapore Civil Defence Force Fire Safety regulations . " Due to high local construction toll , the consumption of this lightweight flick also results in pregnant structural cost saving as liken to spyglass greenhouses . "
The Jalan Lekar Greenhouse will be the first of many commercial - scale production greenhouses build in Singapore in the hail year , as the Singapore Food Agency ’s 30x30 program aims to boost Singapore ’s food output capacity to supply 30 % of the land ’s nutritionary needs topically by 2030 . " As specialists in ETFE Greenhouse systems operating in Singapore and Southeast Asia , we are committed to assist farmers transition to controlled surroundings agriculture agriculture and to render turnkey greenhouse solutions suitable for the local context , " Ya Wen resolve .
For more selective information : ADAS Green Pte Ltd[email protected]www.adasgreen.com
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