Shelter Systems of Bob Gillis
Bob Gillis' Shelter Systems structures would be ideal for temporary housing and other buildings inside the large greenhouse.
Shelter Systems is an independently owned business dedicated to creating environmentally sound, low impact, portable shelters, tents, and greenhouses. We manufacture a wide range of Tensegrity and Geodesic structures. Our portable shelters have protected people around the world for over 30 years by providing shelter in all types of conditions.
The material is high-tech polymer, likely made from fossil carbon, and likely not biodegradable:
Shelter Systems coverings are make by taking a special plastic copolymer that is stretching it till it is becomes stiff. At this point, the material is at its maximum tensile (pull) strength. It is then sliced into thin strips and woven into a fabric., and then laminated on both sides. This gives it its amazing tear resistance. You can poke a hole in it with a screw driver, but you cannot tear it no matter how hard you try.
However, something like it could be made out of recycled polymer or other (carbon neutral) sources, and made in such a way that it is easy to recycle too. Whatever the material, these sorts of Tensegrity and Geodesic structures could be considered the modern analog of the Tipi or Yurt.