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Integrating Lighting with HVACD: Why Lights Are Never a Standalone System
Lighting is never a standalone system in greenhouse design. Its heat, timing, and interaction with shading and HVACD need to be tightly integrated to avoid winter stress, condensation risks, and environmental instability, which can compromise plant health and infrastructure performance.
The True Cost of Shorter Days: Balancing Supplemental Lighting with ROI
Unpack how to balance crop performance with operating costs in fall and winter. Realistic DLI calculations are key to maximizing ROI without wasting energy.
As Temperatures Drop: What Your Greenhouse Needs Before Fall
Prep your greenhouse for Fall: Key maintenance tips from LLK to boost efficiency, prevent failures, and extend system life through seasonal change.
Sidewall Height and the Chain Reaction of Smarter Greenhouse Design
In greenhouse construction, some choices come disguised as line items. Sidewall height is one of them.
Out of Reach, Out of Mind: The Most Critical Greenhouse Components Are Often the Least Accessible
In greenhouse operations, critical failure points often lurk where visibility is limited. Roof panels at 25 feet up usually aren’t top-of-mind.
Smarter Water Treatment and Reuse Strategies for Modern Greenhouses
High-quality water is the foundation of a productive, resilient greenhouse.
Read the Digital Edition of ‘In the Know’
At LLK, we believe in designing with the end in mind. This magazine is a glimpse into how that mindset plays out in real-world projects across North America.
Turning a Problem Site into a Destination: Inside Petitti’s Bold New Build in Bath Township
After 20 years of waiting for land to become available, Petitti Garden Centers finally found its way into Bath Township, Ohio.
Start with the End in Mind: Lessons from Michigan State University’s Greenhouse Modernization
At Michigan State University’s Plant Science Research Greenhouses, a phased, $35+ million renovation and new build project is under way, a model for how long-term strategic thinking drives better outcomes for complex greenhouse operations.
How to Cut Costs, Maximize Efficiency, and Plan Smarter Through Rebates
We work with partners like Svensson to help growers install smarter systems, tap into rebate programs, and build energy strategies that pay off long after the install.