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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
Content descriptions
| 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 your own passive solar greenhouse for year-round food production in any climate
Fresh, local nutrient-dense fruits vegetables are hard to find in winter in cold climates. Growing warm-weather crops like tomatoes, bananas, avocados, and other perennials is nearly impossible using conventional structures. The solution for millions of backyard and small-scale commercial growers is self-heating solar greenhouses.
The Year-round Solar Greenhouse is the one-stop guide to designing and building greenhouses that harness and store energy from the sun to create naturally heated, lush growing environments even in the depths of winter, covering principles of solar greenhouse design and siting, glazing material properties and selection, controlling heat loss, ventilation, and construction methods. Additionally, an in-depth section covers sustainable ways of heating the greenhouse without fossil fuels, including using thermal mass and storing heat underground with a ground to air heat exchanger.
Variations include attached solar greenhouses, earth sheltered greenhouses, plus integrating hydroponics and aquaponics. More than a dozen case studies from across North America provide inspiration and demonstrate specific challenges and solutions for growing year-round in any climate.
Grow your own food, anytime, anywhere using the power of the sun!
- 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.
