The year-round solar greenhouse : how to design and build a net-zero energy greenhouse

Schiller, Lindsey (author.). Plinke, Marc, (author.).

Summary: "Comprehensive coverage of passive solar greenhouse design including material selection, building methods and how to store thermal energy using a variety of simple and innovative strategies. Over a dozen case studies provide real-life inspiration, capped off with how-to guidance for building a durable, energy-efficient greenhouse. Variations include underground and aquaponic greenhouses and integrating solar panels to grow off-grid, year-round"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780865718241
ISBN: 0865718245
ISBN: 9781550926187
Physical Description: print
xii, 307 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (chiefly color), charts ; 23 cm
Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2016]
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is a solar greenhouse? -- Growing indoors : history and future trends -- Planning for the greenhouse -- Siting and orientation -- Controlling light and heat gain : glazing -- Controlling heat loss : insulation -- Ventilation -- Greenhouse geometries -- Greenhouse construction basics -- Attached greenhouses -- Earth-sheltered greenhouses -- Passive thermal mass -- Using the Earth for heat storage -- Solar hot water -- Rocket mass stoves and compost heaters -- Powering the greenhouse -- Creating the greenhouse environment -- Aquaponics and hydroponics.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Issued also in electronic format.