Greenhouse

This large, south facing, glass-enclosed structure is a dedicated greenhouse for seed-starting. 

• The window and glass system for the greenhouse is by Hopes, who has manufactured windows in Jamestown, NY since 1912 

• Operable windows and a shading system allow for passive cooling in the summer.  There are also fans for mechanical cooling if needed.  

• The southern orientation allows the greenhouse to be passively heated in the winter

• The greenhouse slab is piped with radiant heat piping: solar thermal collectors heat water for circulation just under the surface of the concrete to help keep the space warm in winter time. 

• The space will feature two rows of seedling shelves on either side of the space, which will also be heated with solar thermal radiant heat. 

• Using radiant heat keeps the power consumption down. 

• The wood trusses for the greenhouse structure are constructed of sustainably harvested Black Locust wood and galvanized steel.  Trusses were provided by Whole Trees.