Purpose
The purpose of this article is to present a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in greenhouse design to find the leading design practices that lower the carbon and energy footprint.
Methods
This paper is based on a comprehensive review of existing literature regarding design trends in lighting, environmental controls, carbon dioxide supplementation, passive design features, and renewable energy for agricultural greenhouses.
Results
A systematic review of existing literature on the design trends in lighting, environmental controls, carbon dioxide supplementation, passive design features, and renewable energy options for agricultural greenhouses has been presented.
Conclusions
This systematic review provides a platform for universal greenhouse design guidelines to help promote urban agriculture and ensure food security for cities.