Trying to write a greenhouse book

Hi Team,

I’m working on a book about greenhouse systems and sustainable agriculture, aiming to make the subject approachable for everyone, from beginners to experts, backyard growers to market gardeners. The book balances detailed explanations with a narrative style, covering topics like systems thinking, environmental management, and renewable energy integration in greenhouses.

I’d like to invite you to take a look at the first chapter in two different formats: textbook and narrative.

Here’s a sample outline of the Table of Contents:

- Introduction to Greenhouse Systems and Control
- Managing Environmental Variables in Greenhouses
- Sensor Systems for Monitoring Environmental Variables
- Actuators and Automated Adjustments
- Structural Materials and Design
- Energy Management and Sustainability
- Water and Irrigation Management
- Lighting Optimization and Photosynthesis
- Nutrient Delivery and Soil Health
- Heat Loss, Storage, and Insulation
- Ventilation and Air Circulation
- Pest and Disease Management
- Climate Simulation and Controlled Environments
- Designing for Extreme Climates
- Modular and Scalable Greenhouse Systems
- Vertical and Urban Greenhouse Systems
- Integrated Greenhouse Networks
- Automation and Predictive Technologies
- Economic and Policy Considerations
- Education and Workforce Development
- Greenhouses in Sustainable Food Systems
- Conclusion: Designing Effective Greenhouse Systems

It would be helpful to know what you think about the different formats. Does the textbook style or narrative style work better for you? I would also appreciate feedback on the content, suggestions for improvement, or ideas for additional topics that could be covered.

I’ve attached both sample chapter PDFs to this post and would be grateful for any insights, big or small. Thank you so much for taking the time to consider this.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, if you have a chance to look things over.

Here are some additional draft chapters for you to have as a free sample:

Feel free to comment any critique, criticism, suggestions, or other feedback.