Glasshouses protect plants from cold, allowing tropical varieties to grow in cooler climates.

Weather Protection

The transparent walls of glasshouses let visitors observe plants without affecting the climate inside.

Visibility Inside

A glasshouse can control temperature, humidity, and other conditions to optimize plant growth.

Glasshouse can metaphorically suggest transparency and visibility into a creative or productive process.

Used figuratively, glasshouse indicates a place buzzing with activity and productivity.

When used in a military context, a glasshouse is a place of discipline and punishment.

In military slang, glasshouse is used informally and may not be understood by civilians.