THESIS QUESTION

THESIS QUESTION.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Can a Net-Zero food production be accomplished by creating an indoor growing environment and maximizing productivity within the site for a location in Kamloops?

3/31/2011

design layout

ISO OF HOUSE. YES THERE IS A HOUSE BEHIND IT ALL.
Ok, so I've been working on some design layouts for this project. This one is my second attempt. Obviously space is a concern. This layout is just over 3000 sq ft with the majority of my green space indoor. I've manage to figure out most of my mechanical concerns. I think that hydro-phonics is the way to go to pull off this idea. Originally I thought that PV panel could produce the heat I needed, but it seems that using water barrels as a massing unit is more effective. The area in which the produce will be growing needs it's own sealed envelope. Moisture and heat need to be controlled for ideal growing parameters. I would appreciate any comments or suggestions on the design.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Shawn,

    I think your design looks just peachy. I have a few links for you. You probably already have climate stats but here is a pretty good outline for Kamloops.

    http://bcwildfire.ca/aboutus/organization/Kamloops/Climate/

    Also, I found a book "Food and Heat Producing Solar Greenhouses" It has step by step construction designs of livable greenhouses and a whack ton of tips. (I like page 47 dealing with rolling blankets for the glass in the night times.)

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/35543716/The-Food-and-Heat-Producing-Solar-Greenhouse-Images

    Hope this helps ya buddy.

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  2. Shawn O'HearnApril 4, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    THANKS MIK,

    I APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK. THAT'S MY SECOND DESIGN, AND I WORKED THIS ONE AROUND SPACE REQUIRED FOR GREENHOUSE INSTEAD OF A GREENHOUSE ATTCHED TO THE HOUSE.

    CHEERS,

    SHAWN

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  3. AlyssaApril 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Shawn,

    I was looking in to greenhouse construction and came across some info on venting and air circulation, I hope its helpful.

    http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/greenhou/building.htm#Air%20Circulation

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  4. Shawn O'HearnApril 4, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    THANKS ALYSSA,

    VENTING IS APPARENTLY A BIG ISSUE WITH WHAT I'M TRYING TO PULL OFF. THE GREENHOUSE WILL PRODUCE A LOT OF HEAT, AND QUITE SMELL AS WELL.

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