This white paper explores the critical role and transformative potential of 5th World’s (5W) Passive Solar Greenhouse (PSGH) equipped with Climate Battery technology in addressing challenges including, but not limited to:
- Ensuring a year-round supply of nutrient-dense food
- Drastically reducing carbon footprints
- Creating aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to individual needs
- Enhancing resilience in an increasingly unpredictable climate
Through the application of TRNSYS (Transient System Simulation Tool), a flexible software environment used to simulate the behaviour of dynamic and transient systems, the 5W PSGH design was evaluated against conventional style greenhouses (both insulated and non-insulated) in varied climatic conditions in North America: Kamloops, BC; Calgary, AB; London, ON; and Boulder, CO.
The analysis conducted on the thermodynamic output of TRNSYS highlights the remarkable energy efficiency of the 5W PSGH, which, on average, requires only 1.2% of the energy consumed by conventional greenhouses and 2.3% of that by conventional greenhouses with insulation. This marks a great stride towards minimizing operating costs, reducing environmental impact, and increasing thermal comfort of both plants and humans.
Beyond serving as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional greenhouses, the 5W PSGH presents itself as a strategic investment for a resilient future, tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. We work closely with our clients in an innovative and collaborative manner to implement features such as saunas, hot tubs, games rooms, and rainwater harvesting systems to create holistically designed multifunctional food-bearing spaces that go beyond traditional agriculture. We invite you to discover the benefits of the 5W PSGH through free discovery calls, where we can cultivate both a collaborative relationship and a resilient future.
