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The Greenhouse of the Future
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The Greenhouse of the Future is a how-to video that outlines the design and step-by-step building of a radically sustainable passive solar greenhouse built from up-cycled materials (tires, wood, gl...
The Greenhouse of the Future is a how-to video that outlines the design and step-by-step building of a radically sustainable passive solar greenhouse built from up-cycled materials (tires, wood, glass bottles) and operates using fully renewable natural energies. By building this greenhouse with your family or your community, you will contribute to a healthier and more sustainable world, reconnect with nature, save money and produce your own local organic food all year-round.
Details
- Creator
- Green Planet Films
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- [Place of publication not identified] : Green Planet Films, [2014]
- New York, N.Y. : Distributed by Infobase, 2017
- ©2014
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (1 video file (1 hr., 11 min., 11 sec)) : sound, color
- digital
- video file
- Access requires authentication through Films On Demand.
- Originally released by Green Planet Films, 2014.
- Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 04, 2017.
- Streaming video file.
- System requirements: Films On Demand platform.
- Closed-captioned.
- Greenhouse of the Future: Introduction (1:29); The Design (2:22); Choosing the Tires (1:41); Structure of the Tire Wall (2:15); Drainage (1:30); Organize a Tire Party (6:21); Assembling the Tires (1:54); Filling the Holes (3:22); Systems (0:42); Initial Backfill (1:00); Insulation (3:20); Final Backfill (1:13); Platform Construction (0:51); How to Treat the Wood (0:27); The Rafters (4:28); Plate Installation (3:43); Installing the Walls (2:38); Rafter's Installation (3:29); Crosspiece Installation (1:14); The Roof (4:49); Polycarbonate (2:19); Covering the Walls (1:03); Bottle Bricks and Mortar (1:55); The Windows (1:12); Cedar Siding (1:27); The Door (2:31); Gutters (1:28); Roof and Wall Installation (1:34); The Cob (3:04); North Roof and Wall Finishing (0:42); Ventilation Trapdoor (0:29); Sealing (0:35); Credits: The Greenhouse of the Future (3:50)