”A botanical glasshouse is not built, it’s engineered with understanding. Let our knowledge guide your vision.”
Olaf Mos
Custom-made botanical glasshouses
Effective, climate-proof and sustainable
Looking for a unique design for your botanical glasshouse? You’ve come to the right place.
With decades of experience in glass constructions for leading botanical gardens across Europe, we combine functionality with architectural beauty. Together with renowned architects, we design exclusive botanical glasshouses from concept to detailed design.
Each project is tailor-made, often based on proven structural principles but with a distinctive and natural look. This ensures a transparent, climate-controlled environment that supports both research and plant growth, while remaining cost-efficient and quick to build.
Unique architectural solutions
for botanical glasshouses
When it comes to botanical glasshouses, every design has its own character and requirements. Not every project fits within classic constructions such as Venlo or widespan, and that’s where our creativity comes in.
We have extensive experience in designing custom façades, special roof shapes, curved glass sections and complex geometries – from dome to pyramid. Each botanical glasshouse is engineered with precision, guided by our specialist knowledge of climate control, light transmission and structural integrity.
Our expertise ensures a high-quality, sustainable and distinctive glass construction that perfectly reflects the identity and purpose of your botanical garden.
From Concept to Realisation
Our step-by-step approach for your botanical glasshouse
To create a comprehensive and well-balanced design, we follow a structured process that ensures quality, transparency and efficiency.
STEP 1 – Initial consultation
We start with an in-depth discussion about your ideas, botanical requirements and functional wishes. These are translated into possible project directions. Using your digital site data or location plan, we analyse the context and prepare a first development proposal.
STEP 2 – Concept and sketch design
Together with you – and if desired, with your architect – we develop a concept design. This phase includes advice on structure, materials, climate control, glass type and sustainability.
STEP 3 – Preliminary design
The preliminary design is ready for presentation to stakeholders, local planners or government authorities. Adjustments can still be made at this stage to ensure compliance and functionality.
STEP 4 – Final design
After approval, we complete the final design, adapted to local requirements and ready for construction detailing.
STEP 5 – Construction phase
Once the building permit is granted, we proceed with construction according to the agreed schedule, specifications and final project budget.
Appearance of your glasshouse
Design details that define its identity
The shape is just one aspect of a botanical glasshouse. Materials, coatings, glass types, and shading systems all influence its look and performance. Together, they create the unique character and atmosphere of your glasshouse.
Expect the unexpected with our designs
From concept sketches to detailed construction plans, we offer expert advice and practical solutions. Our pragmatic approach focuses on functionality, efficiency and lasting quality.
At Smiemans, every botanical glasshouse combines design excellence with performance and durability, built to inspire and made to last.
