Bainona’s Sustainable Approach to Desert Agriculture and Water Conservation
Bainona is renowned for its advanced greenhouse and agricultural solutions tailored to the demanding environments of arid regions. They excel in creating controlled environments ideal for plant growth by ensuring the right balance of temperature and humidity, along with adequate shielding from the intense desert sun. A key aspect of their innovation is their greenhouses’ strategic location and orientation to harness maximum sunlight while mitigating the effects of strong winds and scorching midday heat.
The company’s structures blend glass, polycarbonate, and shade materials engineered to allow sunlight while providing shade. These sturdy structures are designed to resist the abrasive forces of windborne dust and sand. Bainona’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its water management strategies, which include capturing rainwater and employing precise irrigation techniques to minimize water use.
In their fight against desertification, Bainona has adopted the planting of saltbush and other sand-fixing flora to fortify the soil. Their innovative use of greywater irrigation further reflects their commitment to sustainable water use. By choosing crops that thrive in dry conditions and deploying state-of-the-art climate control technologies, Bainona showcases a fusion of agricultural proficiency with environmental stewardship, setting a benchmark in desert farming practices.
Project Title | Greenhouses Zulal Oasis |
Location | Sharjah |
Client | Oasis Agrotechnology S.L |
Completion Date | 2016 |
Project Value | |
Engineering Services | Design review
Technical Support during construction Preparing specifications |
Scope of services | Design review
Technical Support during construction Preparing specifications |
Built up area | 50,000 sq.m |
Project level: | Greenhouse (Ground Floor only) with an area of 50,000 m2 |
Project Features | Greenhouses to produce several kinds of vegetables. |
Project Type | Industrial |
Project Description
This project includes five independent greenhouse modules dedicated to vegetable crops along with one hectare to open air crops and ancillary facilities for services (irrigation room, refrigeration room, nursery (germination room included), harvester room and water cistern).
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