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The year-round solar greenhouse : how to design and build a net-zero energy greenhouse / Lindsey Schiller with Marc Plinke.
Record details
- ISBN: 0865718245 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780865718241 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xii, 307 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps.
- Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 29.95 |
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| Subject: | Solar greenhouses. Solar greenhouses > Design and construction. Solar greenhouses > Heating and ventilation > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Greenhouse gardening. Solar energy > Passive systems. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 690.8924 Sch | 31681010036572 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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Schiller, a greenhouse designer, and Plinke, an inventor and engineer specializing in greenhouses, explain how to design and build greenhouses that harness and store energy from the sun for year-round production. They describe what a solar greenhouse is, the history and future of growing indoors, and planning; aspects of designing and building, including siting and orientation, glazing, insulation, ventilation, design, construction basics, and attached and earth-sheltered greenhouses; heating and cooling methods; and growing in the greenhouse, including aquaponics and hydroponics. Examples are provided throughout. Distributed by Perseus Distribution. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Perseus Publishing
Build a net-zero energy greenhouse that pays for itself through energy savings and year-round food production. Complete construction plans and proven techniques for creating a solar-powered growing system that eliminates heating bills while providing fresh food 365 days a year.
Why Solar Greenhouses Outperform Heated Versions:
Traditional greenhouses consume massive energy for heating. This design captures and stores solar energy naturally, maintaining growing temperatures through the coldest months without ongoing costs.
What You'll Build:
- Energy-efficient design - architectural plans optimized for maximum solar gain
- Thermal mass systems - store heat naturally without expensive equipment
- Automated climate control - ventilation that responds to temperature changes
- Year-round growing systems - crop rotation for continuous harvests
- Cost-benefit analysis - ROI calculations showing 3-5 year payback
Real-World Results:
Greenhouse builders report 80% heating cost reductions, year-round growing capability in climates down to -20°F, and complete payback through energy savings and food production within 5 years.
Start your energy-independent growing system today. Everything you need to build, operate, and profit from solar greenhouse growing.
- Perseus Publishing
Passive solar greenhouse design including material selection, building methods and how to store thermal energy. Case studies provide real-life inspiration, with guidance for building a durable, energy-efficient greenhouse. Variations include underground and aquaponic greenhouses and integrating solar panels to grow off-grid, year-round.
