Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture talks about passive solar greenhouses.
Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture shares tips on passive solar greenhouses.
Balance
Avis says a key consideration when designing a passive solar greenhouse is whether to optimize the design for light or for thermal efficiency. He says it’s a trade off between light and heat.
Knowing the balance between light and heat will help inform design choices such as glazing material and the amount of glazing surface.
Connect with Rob Avis
Website: vergepermaculture.ca
If this episode piqued your interest in greenhouses, tune in to the June 2020 episode entitled Suburban Farm and Sunken Greenhouse Build Community.