Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Underground greenhouse
About the challenge
[edit | edit source]Not having a lot of money in colder climates to buy a commercially made greenhouse.
Description
[edit | edit source]This greenhouse is very cheap and effective as it uses the principles of passive solar heating with earth-sheltered building to allow heat energy to be stored. For only $300 the Benson Institute was able to build an underground greenhouse measuring 6mx22.5m.
Areas of impact
[edit | edit source]- Ecology
- Green Building
- Seeds, Food & Soil
See also
[edit | edit source]| Authors | Ernesto Sun |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages Network |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/underground-greenhouse/ (original) |
| Cite as | Ernesto Sun (2025–2026). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Underground greenhouse". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |