Harnois Greenhouses
Research & Education: University and Teaching Greenhouses, Public Gardens, and Other Institutions
Custom Research Greenhouse
Tailored for Universities, Schools, Public Gardens, and Other Institutions
At Harnois, we understand the specific needs for institutional greenhouses, especially for botanical gardens, and teaching organizations. Whether the goal is to foster learning, support research, or create accessible growing spaces, our greenhouses are designed to meet diverse requirements while providing durability, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal
Harnois Greenhouses (founded in 1965) have served universities, teaching greenhouses, and other institutional greenhouses for decades by providing them with high-quality, well-crafted, reliable greenhouse structures and maintenance and restoration services.
we serve
world class institutional greenhouses adapted to your community
Harnois supplies universities, public gardens, botanical centers, and private institutions with high-quality institutional greenhouse structures, benching systems, climate controls, lighting, coverings, and more—designed to meet the needs of both education and research.
- Universities/colleges
- High Schools
- Elementary Schools
- Public Gardens
- Botanical Gardens
- Conservatories
- Public institutions
- Private institutions
- Research and Development
Design
Our in-house engineers and agronomists work with you to design a institutional greenhouse tailored to your climate, crop type, and operational goals. From structural layout to energy efficiency, every detail is optimized to ensure performance, durability, and compliance with local building codes.
Manufacturing
We manufacture all institutional greenhouse structures in Canada using high-quality materials and rigorous quality control processes. Our galvanized steel frames and premium coverings are built to withstand harsh weather and support long-term productivity across a range of crops and growing systems.
Installation
Our expert teams—or trusted certified partners—handle the installation from foundation to final bolt. With decades of experience across North America, we ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant assembly, whether it’s a freestanding greenhouse or a large gutter-connected greenhouse.
Integration
We integrate essential systems including climate control, irrigation, lighting, and shading. Our modular approach ensures seamless operation between components, giving you full control over the growing environment and helping you boost efficiency and crop yields.
Maintenance
We offer maintenance plans and on-demand support to keep your institutional greenhouse running at peak performance. From membrane replacement to structural inspections and climate system tune-ups, our service team helps extend the life of your investment and minimize downtime.
enhance your community
Services We Provide
Oregon State University
institutional Greenhouse Structures for Educational Institutions, Public Gardens, and other Public/Private Organizations
Structures
Harnois is North America’s leading manufacturer of institutional greenhouse structures. With a comprehensive range of greenhouse models, we offer solutions to meet virtually any need. Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? We also design and build fully customized structures to suit your specific requirements.
Experience
Project management + In-house Engineering
We seamlessly blend top‑tier project management with a robust in‑house engineering team to deliver end-to-end success on every project. From planning and coordination to design and execution, we ensure a cohesive process—on time, on budget, and to your exact specifications.
