Passive solar greenhouse plans

SunCatcher Passive Solar Greenhouses

A 60 degree angle on the south facing wall is the goal. The reason for this is so the sun in the summer time will not directly come into th...

Take a tour of an off-grid greenhouse growing tropical fruits in Colorado.

In order to obtain maximum benefit from the sun, the glazing (window wall) of the greenhouse should face nearly due south.

visiting eliot’s farm had the advantage of a bit of a two for one deal. in addition to his great farm – right next door is the final estate of helen and scott nearing. this is not cha…

BIOSHELTER RESEARCH BY NEW ALCHEMY INSTITUTE ( 1971-1991 ) 'Let us imagine an enclosure of virtually any scale that lets sunlight into itself and that prevents heat from escaping when the in

This SunCatcher was assembled by students at the Newton-Conover High School in central North Carolina, and is used to teach many subjects. This 18’ x 46’ SunCatcher is the largest structure to date, and uses structural insulated panel construction (SIPS) , and an underground, passive ventilation system. FEBRUARY 2011… RED TOMATOES! There was some concern…

This article is a continuation of article 1 and article 2 about the design of passive solar greenhouses. In this article I am going to…

The “Parkway” was our initial research facility; a 12′ x 24′ SunCatcher located in Boone, NC (ski country – cold!). It became the basic design for 100% solar heating. It was built about 2000 and is currently being used as a part of the Lettuce Learn Parkway School garden program. Tomatoes have been grown in it throughout the winter…