7 Passive Solar Greenhouse Design Tips

Passive solar greenhouses are gaining popularity in cold parts of the world as a way of growing food all year round. There are a considerable number of ways to design and build a passive solar greenhouse but a small number of principles that you can use to ensure success. In this video I talk about the 7 main principles that lead to a successful passive solar greenhouse design. They include:

Insulation
Aspect ratio
Orientation
Glazing and glazing material
Ventilation
Air movement
Irrigation
and giving your plants access to real soil

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