Section I. The big picture. What is a solar greenhouse? -- Growing indoors: history and future trends -- Planning for the greenhouse -- Section II: Designing and building a solar greenhouse. Siting and orientation -- Controlling light andheat gain: glazing -- Controlling heat loss: insulation -- Ventilation -- Greenhouse geometries -- Greenhouse construction basics -- Attached greenhouses -- Earth-sheltered greenhouses -- Section III: Heating and colling methods. Passive thermal mass -- Using the earth for heat storage -- Solar hot water-- Rocket mass stoves and compost heaters -- Powering the greenhouse -- Section IV: Growing in the greenhouse. Creating the greenhouse environment -- Aquaponics and hydroponics -- Appendix 1: Temperature ranges of common greenhouse crops -- Appendix 2: Optimizing glazing angles -- Appendix 3: Supplemental lighting.
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."-- Provided by publisher.
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