Parkway SunCatcher

The SunCatcher greenhouse has been in operation at Parkway Elementary School for about 15 years. It continues to perform well for us. Students are able to plant and grow 32 trays of seedlings and there is room for more if needed. While we have electricity available, we've never had to heat the building. It is well designed and insulated, and the black 55 gallon drums do a good job of capturing heat and releasing it slowly on those cold days. The exhaust fan is plugged into a thermostatically controlled switch which keeps the inside from overheating on sunny days. Finally, the aesthetic design works. It is different but not too different. People think it looks cool and know there is something special about it.