Solar greenhouse: a guide to the design, construction, and use of solar greenhouses for North Carolina homeowners

Technical Report ·

OSTI ID:5284177

The theory, design, and construction of the solar greenhouse are covered, including orientation, glazing, insulation, heat storage, summer and winter operation, construction of footings and mass walls, solid walls and clear walls, the roof, framing, openings and finishing. Also discussed are greenhouse economics, gardening tips, and potential problems, including condensation, weathering, inadequate air circulation, summer and winter overheating, and cold night temperatures. A plan is included to help illustrate the concepts discussed. (LEW)

• Research Organization: North Carolina Dept. of Commerce, Raleigh (USA). Energy Div.
• DOE Contract Number: FG05-77ER05635
• OSTI ID: 5284177
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/05635-T1; ON: DE82011930
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
GREENHOUSES
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
AIR FLOW
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
HORTICULTURE
ORIENTATION
ROOFS
SENSIBLE HEAT STORAGE
THERMAL INSULATION
THERMAL MASS
VAPOR CONDENSATION
WALLS
WEATHERING
WINDOWS
AGRICULTURE
BUILDINGS
ENERGY STORAGE
FLUID FLOW
GAS FLOW
HEAT STORAGE
INDUSTRY
MASS
OPENINGS
STORAGE
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