Passive Solar Greenhouses with Rob Avis

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.


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