New Glasshouse Conservatory at Longwood Gardens
LaufsED is proud to have contributed to the stunning new 2,900m² glasshouse conservatory at Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania. Designed by Weiss/Manfredi, the conservatory features a striking crystalline form with a pleated glass roof supported by curved, non-repetitive steel moment frames.
Fabricated in Germany, the tree-like steel structure was assembled on-site and tilted into place. Operable windows, automated shading, and winter louvers ensure optimal climate control year-round, safeguarding the unique plant collection, including a garden by celebrated Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx—the only one of its kind in North America.
LaufsED provided design-assist façade structural engineering services, including structural calculations, detailing, and thermal performance assessments, with a focus on corrosion protection and durability to meet the project's high standards.
