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This is an adaptation of the idea of [http://www.earthshelters.com/Ch_1.html passive annual heat storage (PAHS)] to the greenhouse. Massive heat storage during the cold season (warmth in winter, cooling in summer). Therefore very suitable for partly cold climates. Also called ''"Walipini"'' (pit greenhouse) in South America. | |||
The Benson Agriculture and Food Institute at Brigham Young University examined the concept in detail and has put together [http://www.bensoninstitute.org/Publication/Manuals/Walipini.pdf a manual with specific designs]. | The Benson Agriculture and Food Institute at Brigham Young University examined the concept in detail and has put together [http://www.bensoninstitute.org/Publication/Manuals/Walipini.pdf a manual with specific designs]. | ||
Revision as of 22:33, 18 January 2009
Introduction
This is an adaptation of the idea of passive annual heat storage (PAHS) to the greenhouse. Massive heat storage during the cold season (warmth in winter, cooling in summer). Therefore very suitable for partly cold climates. Also called "Walipini" (pit greenhouse) in South America.
The Benson Agriculture and Food Institute at Brigham Young University examined the concept in detail and has put together a manual with specific designs.
Mike Oehler, of UndergroundHousing.com, described a similar concept in his 2007 book: The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book
External Links
Walipini Greenhouse at Brigham Young University [1]
UndergroundHousing.com [2]
Wikipedia entry on Seasonal Thermal Store [3]