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    The document discusses the construction of an underground greenhouse called a walipini. It begins by explaining how a walipini works by taking advantage of the earth's natural heat storage and insulation properties to stay warm in winter. It then covers choosing an appropriate location, including factors like avoiding water penetration, maximizing sun exposure, and alignment for winter sun. Finally, it provides details on designing and building a walipini, with sections on sizing, ventilation systems, drainage, and construction steps from excavation to completion.

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    The document discusses the construction of an underground greenhouse called a walipini. It begins by explaining how a walipini works by taking advantage of the earth's natural heat storage and insulation properties to stay warm in winter. It then covers choosing an appropriate location, including factors like avoiding water penetration, maximizing sun exposure, and alignment for winter sun. Finally, it provides details on designing and building a walipini, with sections on sizing, ventilation systems, drainage, and construction steps from excavation to completion.

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    WalipiniConstruction - RTF - Walipini

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    The document discusses the construction of an underground greenhouse called a walipini. It begins by explaining how a walipini works by taking advantage of the earth's natural heat storage and insulation properties to stay warm in winter. It then covers choosing an appropriate location, including factors like avoiding water penetration, maximizing sun exposure, and alignment for winter sun. Finally, it provides details on designing and building a walipini, with sections on sizing, ventilation systems, drainage, and construction steps from excavation to completion.

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    Walipini Construction (The Underground Greenhouse)

    Revised Version -2002-

    Table of Contents
    Page

    Introduction

    I. How the Walipini works

    II. Location of the Walipini

    III. Walipini Design

    IV. Building the Walipini

    I. How the Walipini Works

    -1-

    The Earths Natural Heat -- Why dig in?

    -2-

    More Free Energy -- The Sun

    Heat Storage -- Mass and the Flywheel Effect

    -3-

    Cutting Down Heat Loss -- Insulation

    II. Location of the Walipini:

    The Danger of Water Penetration

    -4-

    Digging into the Hillside

    Maximizing the Suns Energy

    Alignment of the Walipini to the Winter Sun -5-

    Angle of the Roof to the Sun

    -6-

    Azimuth -7-

    -8-

    Obstructions

    III. Walipini Design

    Size and Cost Considerations

    -9-

    Venting System

    -10-

    Venting Method # 1

    -11-

    Venting

    Method # 2

    Venting Method # 3

    -12-

    Venting Method # 4

    -13-

    Interior Drainage System

    -14-

    Exterior Drainage

    -15-

    Water Collection Heating/Irrigation System

    -16-

    IV. Building the Walipini

    Tool List

    -17-

    Materials List for a 20' x 74' Walipini

    Laying out the Building

    -18-

    The Excavation -- Digging the Hole

    -19-

    -20-

    The Walls

    -21-

    Roof and Glazing

    -22-

    -23-

    Berming and Exterior Drainage

    -24-

    Venting Systems

    Completion and Charging

    -25-

    -26-

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