Greenhouse (a.k.a. Agrosphere™)

A Year-Round Greenhouse You Can Move

A modular greenhouse built on the Thios open standard. 80 sq ft of year-round growing space — trailer-mountable, grows food at -20°F, built from standard lumber.

Design Your Greenhouse → No account required. Start building in seconds. Built on the Thios open standard · CERN OHL v2 licensed

Why Build a Greenhouse?

Commercial greenhouses cost $25–$35 per sq ft installed. Hoop houses blow apart in wind. Traditional builds are permanent — you cannot move them when you move. The Agrosphere is a modular year-round greenhouse you build from standard lumber. 80 sq ft, trailer-mountable, grows food at -20°F.

The Thios Build System

Not a PDF — a complete open-source construction system

Open Hardware Design

Complete build plans under CERN Open Hardware License. Modify, share, and improve freely.

3D Configurator

Design your layout in our free online tool. Get your exact bill of materials and cut list.

Step-by-Step Handbook

Detailed assembly guide with dimensions, material specs, and photos for every module.

Builder Network

Get quotes from local suppliers. Connect with builders in your area.

How It Works

Why Greenhouse?

Grows Food at -20°F

Polycarbonate panels + thermal mass maintain 65–75°F inside while it is -20°F outside. 50–100 kg of greens per year.

80 sq ft, Vertical + Soil

Vertical hydroponic towers in the center, soil beds along the perimeter. 80–90% water recirculation.

Trailer-Mountable

Move it to follow sunlight, reposition seasonally, or take it when you move. Under $9,000 in materials.

Technical Specifications

Growing Area~80 sq ft usable (with walkways)
Growing SeasonYear-round (maintains 65-75°F at -20°F outside)
Annual Yield50 - 100 kg of greens (110 - 220 lbs)
Water Efficiency80 - 90% recirculation (hydroponic + drip)
PanelsTransparent polycarbonate for natural light
Growing SystemsVertical hydroponic towers + soil beds
FoundationTrailer-mounted or permanent fixed
Materials Budget$5,000 - $9,000 (including glazing, HVAC, and grow systems)
Designed by Peter Bartsch 20 years in product design
John Deere · FourKites · Nokia HERE
CERN Open Hardware License v2 Modify, share, and improve freely
Standard Dimensional Lumber From any hardware store

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Step-by-step handbook, cut lists, material specs, and assembly guides — plus lifetime updates and community access. From $29.

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Get Quotes from Local Builders

Design your configuration in our free online tool, then get material quotes from suppliers near you.

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Builder Tools

Everything you need to build with precision — from templates to jigs.

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MDF & Paper Templates

Precision CNC-cut MDF routing guides and full-scale paper patterns for accurate fabrication.

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3D-Printable Jigs

Download STL files for assembly jigs, alignment tools, and drilling guides. Print at home.

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Drop-Ship Jig Kits

Professional-grade steel and aluminum jigs shipped directly to your door.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, kale, herbs) thrive year-round with hydroponics. Fruiting crops like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers do best in spring through fall but can extend into winter with supplemental LED lighting.
The transparent polycarbonate panels maximize natural light. In northern latitudes, supplemental LED grow lights (full-spectrum, 200-400W total) keep plants productive through short winter days. The handbook includes lighting layout recommendations.
A small HVAC unit or exhaust fan system maintains temperature. Humidity is managed through ventilation and dehumidification. The enclosed geodesic structure retains heat efficiently, reducing heating costs compared to traditional greenhouses.
Absolutely. The Agrosphere is designed for vertical hydroponic towers in the center and soil beds along the perimeter. The curved walls create ideal space for tiered growing. Water recirculation achieves 80-90% efficiency.
No. The trailer-mounted option lets you position the greenhouse seasonally or move it to follow sunlight. For year-round growing with plumbing, a permanent foundation works better. The handbook covers both options.
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OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE


The Thiosphere™ SDK, the foundation to all our products, is open source hardware. In fact, all Thios products are. Specifically the CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal.

That's a fancy way of saying that if you want to use our design, even for commercial purposes, you have to share your changes with everyone else.

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