Greenhouse Design Principles

I am thinking again of moving closer to the design of the Daylesford Longhouse (see my blog post about it here)

My concern is that a greenhouse-like structure with translucent walls may be appropriate to the climate in Victoria, Australia, but may not work so well in a climate with extremes such as the Catskills in New York. Summers are hot and winters are freezing. In the winter icy wind blasts across our site from the plain to the west of us.

Below is my research on keeping Greenhouses cool in the summer:

10 tips for keeping your greenhouse cool this summer

The Summer Sun is Overheating your Greenhouse - Here's How to Cool it Down

7 Ways to Keep Your Growing Dome Greenhouse Cool

This Google Search has great collection of images for Natural Ventilation

Below is research on keeping Greenhouses warm in winter:

7 Tricks for Keeping the Greenhouse Warm Without Using Electricity

Google Search for Solar Greenhouses

Mother Earth News: How to Design a Year-Round Solar Greenhouse