New Idea for Greenhouse (maybe not that new)

[ehanes7612]

I Airbnb'd a yurt this week ..just to get away for the city for a few days. It's one of those Ranier Yurts that are standard kits. Has a kitchen , bedroom, loft space, and bathroom...but it got me thinking. The construction of these is fairly simple ...the frame is very basic ..so I was thinking , why not build a yurt greenhouse? ...smaller scale of course..this one is 30 feet in diameter ..anyone have a yurt greenhouse? I miss hanging out in a warm humid space...and I miss the pleurothallids

 

[NYEric]

.... So tempted... :evil:

 

[ehanes7612]

Yeah, I am prepared for your mockery... TBH , I mostly want a space to hang out in ..I may or may not put orchids in it


but I might just have it for the slippers during the warm months; may to october

 

[TyroneGenade]

You are not the first to consider a yurt greenhouse: http://yurtpeople.com/Home-Plans-/Greenhouses-Saunas-.html and https://www.shelter-systems.com/garden-products/grodome-greenhouses/ (much cheaper than former link).

This does seem like a nice simple idea. Hmm...

 

[abax]

I like the idea of a yurt, but how about insulation? What's the material?

 

[ehanes7612]

You are not the first to consider a yurt greenhouse: http://yurtpeople.com/Home-Plans-/Greenhouses-Saunas-.html and https://www.shelter-systems.com/garden-products/grodome-greenhouses/ (much cheaper than former link).

This does seem like a nice simple idea. Hmm...

yeah, I know

 

[ehanes7612]

I like the idea of a yurt, but how about insulation? What's the material?

Wooden frame...6 mil clear plastic ...I already have a concrete foundation in my backyard. It would be the same material as my previous greenhouse...just in the shape of a yurt this time

 

[TyroneGenade]

I like the idea of a yurt, but how about insulation? What's the material?

That is a very good question... I will let you know if I think up anything simple (and cheap).

 

[littlefrog]

Whatever glazing you use it can't be less thermally efficient than a traditional rectangular greenhouse of the same square footage. The round structure gives you less surface area, so less heat loss.

Of course it is a round structure and most everything we put in a greenhouse has right angles. Benches, etc. I would have fun making my own round benches, but I suspect not everybody would be quite so excited about it.

 

[ehanes7612]

that would be fun

 

[TyroneGenade]

How about a geodesic dome:
https://ecosweethome.com/products/g...MI6ZOB2YS_2gIVBbbACh2ENA_gEAQYBSABEgJGrfD_BwE

You can get the frame cheaply off Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/V3-7-12-GE...282894239294?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

You can also get the Solexx panels. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Solexx-XP-...m=391675155711&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Would be nice if you get them cut to size for installation in the dome.

 

[NYEric]

Why not a teepee? Easier to build.

 

[TyroneGenade]

Why not a teepee? Easier to build.

These people seem to be having fun with their tipi greenhouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9MRiFDczZA