A low-cost greenhouse is a basic building made of locally accessible materials like bamboo and timber. The cladding materials are made of ultraviolet (UV) film.

There is no specialized control device for managing environmental conditions within the greenhouse, unlike conventional or high-tech greenhouses. However simple techniques are used to increase or decrease temperature and humidity. Even the intensity of light can be lowered by using shading materials such as nets. During the summer, the temperature can be lowered by opening the side walls./p>

To build a small greenhouse on a budget, some cheap construction ideas include using reclaimed or recycled materials, PVC pipes for the frame, plastic sheeting for glazing, simple and easy-to-build designs, a raised bed flooring, a simple irrigation system, natural light, and a simple heating and cooling system.