Greenhouse project progressing...

The rough design specs and notes

Some of you are aware of our imminent greenhouse project I referred to in the 2012 post. As I type Melissa is working on the www.kickstarter.com video slideshow that will showcase the project to potential funders everywhere. Earlier today I priced out our materials for the funding campaign and we scheduled our construction dates for later this month. I'm excited!

The 10'x6' greenhouse will be made of reused windows, art glass and lumber. It will rest on a simple foundation of concrete blocks and will feature a reused brick floor. The design is modular, like a theatre set, so that the walls and roof can be moved as separate pieces later without too much trouble. 

A greenhouse makes it possible to increase and regulate the temperature to allow for better germination even when our Seattle spring decides to revert to winter.  Plants like tomatoes, corn, eggplants and peppers need a head start in this Maritime climate. 

We decided on the reclaimed glass windows for a couple of reasons: One, we have access to old windows, both through friends and family and through the awesome resource that is the Re-Store. Two, the handmade, upcycled aesthetic is one that we really enjoy, and beauty is always important. And three, glass helps to increase interior temperatures a little more than plastic.   

Pictures, final design specs and kickstarter campaign info soon. Greenhouse here we come!

 - Ben