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{{Hint|We are planning the next workshop for 2020 - during the [[Summer of Extreme Design Build]]}}
=Basics=
=Basics=
*This is a planned workshop for somewhere around June 2018
*The Current Planned Dates are '''June 1-3, 2018'''


*It will encompass how to build, maintain, and use, an aquaponic greenhouse
*It will encompass how to build, maintain, and use, an aquaponic greenhouse
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KPJP6WREq_RR6BlvlMndMGKalBE9Di8BMkMHi3Fzr_A/edit Working Doc]
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KPJP6WREq_RR6BlvlMndMGKalBE9Di8BMkMHi3Fzr_A/edit Working Doc]


 
=Working Doc=
 
*See [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KPJP6WREq_RR6BlvlMndMGKalBE9Di8BMkMHi3Fzr_A/edit#]
 
*Model OBI/OSE workshop offering on the Shelter Institute:
:*http://www.shelterinstitute.com/course_offerings
:*http://www.shelterinstitute.com/course_offerings/9
:*http://www.shelterinstitute.com/course_offerings/1
:*Download brochure: [[File:shelter.zip]]


=Program=
=Program=
*'''June 1-3, 2018'''
*'''June 1-3, 2018'''
:*Today was Feb 4 = T-120
:*Today was Feb 4 = T-120
*Assets - Design Book given to participants. Others can purchase the book online, printed or e-book on the OBI site, OSE site
*Assets - Design Book given to participants. Others can purchase the book online, printed or e-book on the OBI site, OSE site
*Preparation required:
*Preparation required:
:*All materials on-site at T-30
:*All materials on-site at T-30 (May 1)
:*All materials ordered at T-60
:*All materials ordered at T-60 (April 1)
:*Update full CAD for Greenhouse - time permitting
:*Update full CAD for Greenhouse - time permitting
:*Update all documentation
:*Update all documentation.
 
 


==Day 1==
==Day 1==
*8 AM - Intro. Design Overview.
*8 AM - Intro. Design Overview.
*9-12 - Build Towers. 3D Print towers. Plant seeds. Plant out towers.  Plant growing beds with carrots, radish, beet, ginger, turnip, parsnip  
*9-12 - Build Towers. 3D Print towers. Plant seeds. Plant out towers.  Plant growing beds with carrots, radish, beet, ginger, turnip, parsnip  
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*Dinner 6-7
*Dinner 6-7
*Discussion, Q&A 7-8
*Discussion, Q&A 7-8


==Day 2==
==Day 2==
*8 AM - Automation + Gutters
*8 AM - Automation + Gutters
*9-12 - Build of Control Panel. Build of automated tower watering. Grow bed watering automation. Bottom watering automation.
*9-12 - Build of Control Panel. Build of automated tower watering. Grow bed watering automation. Bottom watering automation.
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*Dinner 6-7
*Dinner 6-7
*Discussion, Q&A 7-8
*Discussion, Q&A 7-8


==Day 3==
==Day 3==
*8 AM - Morning Design Discussion - Feeding, Maintaining for Continuity, Heating, Harvesting.
*8 AM - Morning Design Discussion - Feeding, Maintaining for Continuity, Heating, Harvesting.
*9-12 - Automatic fish feeding- 3D printed fish feeder. Fans. Water temperature measurement. Fans for summer cooling. Automating all temperature controls. Build azolla/duckweed trough plumbing. 4 teams.
*9-12 - Automatic fish feeding- 3D printed fish feeder. Fans. Water temperature measurement. Fans for summer cooling. Automating all temperature controls. Build azolla/duckweed trough plumbing. 4 teams.
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*Closure Discussion, Q&A 7-8
*Closure Discussion, Q&A 7-8


=See Also=
=Materials=
==Greenhouse Building==
*Panels proper and tools for building them
*Sample foundation gravel - $3.50 per 1/2 cu ft - [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/concrete-cement-masonry/bagged-concrete-cement-mortar/multi-purpose-gravel-1-2-cu-ft/1891130/p-1444445322600.htm]
*3 bags of concrete, .45 sf coverage each, $2.64 ea - [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/concrete-cement-masonry/bagged-concrete-cement-mortar/concrete-mix-60-lb/1891030/p-1444441405889-c-5648.htm?tid=7759058047034152510&ipos=2]
*Water hose
*2x4s for screeing
*[2] Wheelbarrows for mixing
*[4] Mixing hoes
*Rebar
*Rebar tie wire
*Drill with 5/8" bit and 1/4" bit


*[[Aquaponic Greenhouse]]
==Towers and Grow Beds==
*Towers poly pipe - [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/sewer-drain-pvc-pipe/baughman-poly-3-wall-reg-4-x-10-solid-sewer-and-drain-pipe/p-1444424878678-c-8572.htm?tid=3981360921653975603]
*LECA - Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate - 50 l - $33 - [https://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Crunch-Expanded-Hydroponic-Aggregate/product-reviews/B012TUG4J4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_hist_5?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=five_star&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=1#reviews-filter-bar]


==Crop Plan==


 
=See Also=
 
*[[Greenhouse Automation]]
 
*[[Aquaponic Greenhouse Workshop]]
=Useful Links=
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaponics Wikipedia Page on Aquaponics], good for some pre-reading
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaponics Wikipedia Page on Aquaponics], good for some pre-reading
*[[Nut Breeding]]
*[[Aquaponic Greenhouse Planting]]

Latest revision as of 17:43, 16 August 2019


HintLightbulb.png Hint: We are planning the next workshop for 2020 - during the Summer of Extreme Design Build

Basics

  • It will encompass how to build, maintain, and use, an aquaponic greenhouse
  • Working Doc

Working Doc

  • See [1]
  • Model OBI/OSE workshop offering on the Shelter Institute:

Program

  • June 1-3, 2018
  • Today was Feb 4 = T-120
  • Assets - Design Book given to participants. Others can purchase the book online, printed or e-book on the OBI site, OSE site
  • Preparation required:
  • All materials on-site at T-30 (May 1)
  • All materials ordered at T-60 (April 1)
  • Update full CAD for Greenhouse - time permitting
  • Update all documentation.

Day 1

  • 8 AM - Intro. Design Overview.
  • 9-12 - Build Towers. 3D Print towers. Plant seeds. Plant out towers. Plant growing beds with carrots, radish, beet, ginger, turnip, parsnip
  • 12-1 - Lunch
  • 1-2 - Afternoon Design Discussion - Fish and Water
  • 2-5 - Hands-on fish breeding. Water quality and soil food web testing with USB microscope (possibly with open source 3D printed version). Filtration of pond water in addition to fertigation. Fish harvest for dinner.
  • Dinner 6-7
  • Discussion, Q&A 7-8

Day 2

  • 8 AM - Automation + Gutters
  • 9-12 - Build of Control Panel. Build of automated tower watering. Grow bed watering automation. Bottom watering automation.
  • 12-1 - Lunch
  • 1-2 - Design Discussion.
  • 2-5 - Mushrooms: starting buckets. Mushroom operation automation: automatic bucket sterilizer/loader design. Azolla + Duckweed planting. Hillbilly heater build.
  • Dinner 6-7
  • Discussion, Q&A 7-8

Day 3

  • 8 AM - Morning Design Discussion - Feeding, Maintaining for Continuity, Heating, Harvesting.
  • 9-12 - Automatic fish feeding- 3D printed fish feeder. Fans. Water temperature measurement. Fans for summer cooling. Automating all temperature controls. Build azolla/duckweed trough plumbing. 4 teams.
  • 12-1 - Lunch
  • 1-2 - Afternoon design session.
  • 2-5 - Worm towers install. Chicken operations. Automation of Azolla/Duckweed for automatic harvesting. Hillbilly heater automation, flow, and energy measurements.
  • Dinner 6-7.
  • Closure Discussion, Q&A 7-8

Materials

Greenhouse Building

  • Panels proper and tools for building them
  • Sample foundation gravel - $3.50 per 1/2 cu ft - [2]
  • 3 bags of concrete, .45 sf coverage each, $2.64 ea - [3]
  • Water hose
  • 2x4s for screeing
  • [2] Wheelbarrows for mixing
  • [4] Mixing hoes
  • Rebar
  • Rebar tie wire
  • Drill with 5/8" bit and 1/4" bit

Towers and Grow Beds

  • Towers poly pipe - [4]
  • LECA - Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate - 50 l - $33 - [5]

Crop Plan

See Also

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