Posts Tagged ‘sustainable energy’

Thermal Banking: Cold Storage (video)

The thermal banking technology that Steven Schwen uses in his innovative greenhouse (see Sustainable Energy: Thermal Banking Greenhouse Design) applies not only to conservation of heat, but to cold storage and refrigeration. In this short companion video, Schwen discusses his plans for an ice house at his farm in Minnesota, and how this project is [...]

A look into the Edible future

February 01, 2010 Washington Post journalist Jane Black, from her recent trip to the yearly Edible Institute conference in Santa Fe, NM, writes about the food trends seen for the upcoming year. Five are mentioned, including one about CSA’s evolving: “I’ve always loved the idea of community-supported agriculture, but the structure has always been too [...]

Sustainable Energy: Thermal Banking Greenhouse Design (Video)

A MN farmer builds an innovative greenhouse that allows him to extend his growing season and reduce energy costs.