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The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse: How to Design and Build a Net-Zero Energy Greenhouse

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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 gainThermal mass systems - store heat naturally without expensive equipmentAutomated climate control - ventilation that responds to temperature changesYear-round growing systems - crop rotation for continuous harvestsCost-benefit analysis - ROI calculations showing 3-5 year paybackReal- 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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2016


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865718245


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 41


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.38 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.61 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #86,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Greenhouses (Books) #67 in Home Design & Construction (Books) #117 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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  • Excellent material
Format: Paperback
Lindsey is an excellent writer making it an easy and interesting read. She covers many possible scenarios and leaves the reader with enough data to formulate a plan / design. Well worth the time and money invested.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023 by BanjoTurtle

  • Comprehensive book
Format: Paperback
This is a very comprehensive book on the different methods for building a green house that will majorly extend you season or even go year-round, unlike a normal green house. Because it covers so many techniques, it is a little lacking on full details for implementing any one in particular. If you aren't really good at figuring things out, you may want to use this book to determine what techniques you want to implement and then get another book to get more details. If you are extra handy, this is probably enough to get the job done. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020 by C. Kroeker

  • Great pictures
Format: Paperback
This has gorgeous pictures and some excellent ideas, but they tend to be on the upscale side, more akin to sun room than a working greenhouse. Still gorgeous pictures and beautiful ideas.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021 by Bobbi Mac

  • Clear writing, thorough coverage of the topic.
Format: Paperback
I am working with Ms. Schiller's company to design a small solar greenhouse modeled on her principles. This is a very thorough and well written book that should open up new worlds for someone accustomed to thinking that greenhouses are nothing but metal channel and clear panes of glazing. In particular the underground piping system, the GAHT system described here, is a very affordable breakthrough to create a greenhouse that will function year round. I tried to introduce these concepts to a fellow resident of my town who chose to ignore them. His greenhouse fish pond froze over this past winter. Such a thing is inconceivable if you follow these principles and guidelines. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017 by Captain Suds

  • Best Information Out There!
Format: Paperback
First I saw the preview of the book, so I read the preview! Then I saw the topic while searching online in Mother Earth News, and it was an article written by the author about the book! Then I saw a video on YouTube in my research, and it was by the same company Ceres, the author! Thank you (to the authors) for all of the resources, and what a great book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021 by Michael Roder

  • Great resource
Format: Paperback
This book gives both recommendations, AND the reasons why. Most helpful. There are no arguments in this book, just a lot of good discussions. I very much appreciate the time and dedication the authors put into this treatise. I am now more confident than ever that I can build a year-round solar greenhouse in Wyoming at 5,500 feet elevation, that will not eat my lunch in energy bills. Another thing I found very helpful were the recommendations for further reading. 3 more books to digest this winter. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018 by Richard K.

  • Has it all
Format: Paperback
Great book. Had read most of it. Engaging, clear and with a lot of references. Bravo
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023 by Alexander

  • great examples. The amount of solar mass needed is ...
Format: Paperback
Everything it says it is and more. Well written, lots of references, great examples. The amount of solar mass needed is largely based on high altitude, clear skies, but enough explanation is given I should have no trouble building a passive solar greenhouse in Salem, Oregon. Altitude about 135 feet and lots of overcast days (weeks or months). Barrels, plastic or steel, are too expensive for me, $50.00 each. Gas 50 gallon hot water heaters are free and not much trouble removing the foam insulation. Extremely pleased I bought this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2017 by ted

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