![A backyard with a modern and modular greenhouse design.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-01.jpg)
Canadian design practice STACKLAB, have shared one of their latest projects with us, a greenhouse for their clients in Toronto.
Located in the backyard of a long and narrow lot, the bulbous-shaped Greenhouse replaces an under-utilized lap pool. By keeping the footprint the same, the designers were able to circumvent the need for building permits while increasing usable interior space.
![A modern and modular greenhouse design for a backyard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-02.jpg)
The greenhouse, which has a modern and curved design, sits on a concrete base that features drainage and radiant heating.
![A modern and modular greenhouse in a backyard with a small seating area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-03.jpg)
The shape of the greenhouse was generated digitally, based on the maximum bending radii of a standard 10mm polycarbonate sheet, a readily available and recyclable material. The other materials include robotically-milled, marine-grade plywood ribs, created by custom millwork company, MCM.
![A modern and modular greenhouse design with a curved shape made from marine-grade plywood ribs and polycarbonate sheet.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-04.jpg)
![A modern and modular greenhouse design with a curved shape made from marine-grade plywood ribs and polycarbonate sheet.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-10.jpg)
![A modern and modular backyard greenhouse design with a curved shape.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-11.jpg)
Inside, you can see the ribs that make up the structure of the greenhouse. The spacing of the ribs leverages off-the-shelf sheet dimensions, eliminating the need to perform wasteful cuts.
![A modern and modular greenhouse design with a curved shape.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-05.jpg)
The rounded design of the greenhouse allows the temperature to remain regulated, while a pivoting door can be opened for airflow.
![A modular greenhouse with marine-grade plywood ribs and shelves, and covered in a standard 10mm polycarbonate sheet.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-06.jpg)
Due to its modular design, all of the greenhouse parts fit on a flatbed truck, while a boom was used to lift the structure into position.
![A modular greenhouse with marine-grade plywood ribs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-07.jpg)
Here are a few more close-up photos of the structure.
![A modular greenhouse with marine-grade plywood ribs and covered in a standard 10mm polycarbonate sheet](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-08.jpg)
![A modular greenhouse with marine-grade plywood ribs and covered in a standard 10mm polycarbonate sheet](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/modern-modular-wood-greenhouse-090822-1210-09.jpg)