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Eco Greenhouse: Basic Principles (aka, ZG: Basic Principles, Geo-Solar Principles)

[Table Of Contents]

The 10 basic principles necessary for the most efficient Eco Greenhouse.

Applicable to geothermal greenhouses, geothermal grow-rooms, and geo-solar greenhouses.

Diagrams and illustrations

50 years of development, coupled with the newest, tested technology since 2015. Barry Naef, author.

* Included FREE with Eco Research Library membership.

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See also: Eco Greenhouse: Construction and Assembly publication, Grow Rooms, Geo-Air Technology: A-Z

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Geo-Exchange Technology: A-Z

The Geothermal Energy Handbook

[Table Of Contents]

The most comprehensive publication on the use of Geo-Exchange earth energy, thermal batteries, and low-grade Geothermal technology.

Also known as the "Geothermal Handbook"

More than 100 pages text, excellent graphics, and tables

Applicable to geothermal greenhouses, geothermal grow-rooms, thermal batteries, geo-air, geo-liquid, geo-solar greenhouses and eco homes.

Technical Information you need

• Tube depth & Frost Zone Calculations
• Tube circuit length Calculations
• Blower CFM Calculations
• Air intakes & Manifolds
• Getting better system efficiency
• Thermal Batteries for Geo-Air systems
• Geo-air, Geo-liquid, Geo-solar
• Extensive graphics, drawings, and illustrations
• Barry Naef, author.

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See also: Technical Report: Thermal Batteries



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Technical Report (TR)

Improving The Finch Greenhouse

[Table Of Contents]

The most comprehensive report on improving the overall efficiency of the traditional sun pit 'Finch style greenhouse'.

NOTE: Publication only.

• Increase efficiency up to 50%
• Stop greenhouse and geo-tube flooding
• Lower the construction cost

Finch 'pit-style greenhouse' improvement architectural CAD plans/drawings sold separately.

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See also: Citrus In The Snow / Finch Report, Case Study- Greenhouses: Hoop vs Finch, Geothermal Greenhouse Plans/Drawings- GH-F8 4-16 TBPV

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Finch Greenhouse Improvements

/ Publication & 2D/3D CAD files

[Table Of Contents]

+ 2D/3D CAD drawings

This download includes:

1) The publication / tutorial

2) The valuable greenhouse drawings 2D CAD and 3D CAD files for use with DIY Take-Apart™ SketchUp files to rotate, enlarge, and review every detail.

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Eco Greenhouse: Construction Assembly

[Table Of Contents]

The detailed construction guide for the Eco greenhouses, using the Zero Greenhouse principles.

Applicable to geothermal greenhouses, grow-rooms, and geo-solar greenhouses and animal shelters

• Step-by-step
• Materials and sources
• Diagrams and illustrations
• Use with all Greenhouse, and Grow Room architectural plans and designs.

See also: Technical Report- Grow Rooms Technical Report- Thermal Batteries, and architecture Plans and designs



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Technical Report (TR)

Eco Insulations

[Table Of Contents]

A concise, easy-to-understand Technical Report on the explanation of the physical properties, comparisons, and proper use of Eco Insulation materials.

This publication was paid for by Green Quest Institute and contains no paid, or Corporate sponsorships



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Citrus In The Snow: Finch Report

(Updated version)

[Table Of Contents]

The only authorized report on the development and history of the famous 'Finch Greenhouse' in Alliance, Nebraska. What worked--what didn't, current update.

This well-known geothermal greenhouse report was authorized by Russ Finch, compiled over several years, and authored by Barry Naef, director of the Green Quest Research Institute.

• Finch notes from his concepts and development from 1978 to present.
• Project diagrams and photos.
• Exclusive interviews with Russ Finch over the years, and reported by Barry Naef from their meetings.
• Analysis of the Finch technology by Barry Naef and the Green Quest Institute staff.
• Performance and construction Pro's/Con's

See also: Technical Report- Improving The Finch Greenhouse, and Case Study- Greenhouses: Hoop vs Finch

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Case Study: Hoop Greenhouse vs Finch Pit Greenhouse

[Table Of Contents]

This is the famous Case Study (CS), comparing the pit style 'Finch Greenhouse' to the more traditional geothermal 'Hoop style' greenhouse using the Zero Energy Greenhouse principles.

• Performance comparison
• Construction cost comparison

See also: Zero Greenhouse Series publications and CS- Five Year Study

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TR: Thermal Batteries / Earth Batteries

[Table Of Contents]

Technical Report (TR)

The most comprehensive report on the construction, and use of Thermal Batteries (TB) . (Also known as Earth Batteries, and mistakenly referred to, as Climate Batteries)

• TB Geo-air
• TB Geo-liquid
• TB Geo-solar
• TB for greenhouse and grow rooms
• TB types

Diagrams and illustrations

Quality, clear documentation

See also: Geo-Exchange Technology: A-Z and the ZG Series publications, and Plans section for architectural TB drawings

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TR: Grow Rooms

[Table Of Contents]

The most comprehensive Technical Report (TR) and guide for efficient Eco Grow-room design and construction for many uses.

Illustrations and Tutorial

• Mushrooms
• MicroGreens
• Medical cannabis
• Sunless greenhouses

See also: Zero Greenhouse Series publications and CS- Five Year Study

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CS: 5 Year Study

[Table Of Contents]

Case Study (CS)

The comprehensive 5 Year Study at the Green Quest Research facility in Oak Ridge, TN from years 2010-2015.

The "why and how" that created the results for the Green Quest Institute publications.

The history behind the study that Barry Naef and Green Quest Research Institute constructed near Oak Ridge, TN. This is the study that developed many of the new, 'key' technologies which have enhanced the performance and efficiency of the geothermal Eco Greenhouses, Eco Grow Rooms, Geo-liquid, Geo-air calculations, and Thermal Battery (TB) efficiency and construction.

See also: Zero Greenhouse Series publications and CS- Five Year Study

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Promo Pack (3)

Geothermal Greenhouse Essentials (promo version), including the Finch Report

A package of all three (3) important educational publications for only $8 ($66 value).

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PROMO PACK INCLUDES:

• Citrus In The Snow: Finch Report (2025 update)
• Eco Greenhouse: Basic Principles (recent version)
• Case Study: Hoop Greenhouse vs Finch Greenhouse (recent version)

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A study and report on the use of LED lighting for greenhouses and grow rooms.

49 pages

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Small-scale aquaponic food production. Integrated fish and plant farming.

Compiled by the United Nations FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization)

288 pages

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Aquaponics: Growing fish and plants together.

Compiled by Oklahoma State extension service.

16 pages

FREE HERE (Library Member)

Excellent reading!

70 years of the FAO

United Nations

Food and Agriculture Organization

260 pages

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Growing Microgreens indoors-Grow fresh greens all year long!

Concise, easy to understand and informative.

UW Extension Service

12 pages

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Integrating fish and plant culture

Focus on recirculation tanks

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

16 pages

FREE HERE (Library Member)

By Avind Gupta

Recommended reading for any age.

Comprehensive, and excellent illustrations by Rshma Barve.

53 pages

FREE HERE (Library Member)

Compiled by the World Vegetable Center

Exploring the potential and value of Sprouts, Microgreens, and Edible Flowers.

12 pages

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Commercial Microgreens: Business Concept and Financial Analysis

Concise review, easy reading. Compiled by the Department of Agriculture, Alberta Canada

8 pages

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Growing Microgreens

Excellent, concise, quick reading summary, for planning and production in any global region.

4 pages

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Small-Scale Microgreen Production

Back-yard gardening series, applicable to growers in any region of the world.

Excellent publication. Concise...

University of Tennessee

7 pages

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Study: Oyster mushrooms grown on modified PAN nanofiber mats. 

An MDPI publication, Basil Switzerland

13 pages

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Youth projects. Very informative with good photos and graphics.

Produced by UW Extension Service, and Wisconsin Department of Health.

12 pages

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Geopolymer Concrete overview and basic formulations.

This is a "technical paper", yet one of the easier publications to understand on the Geopolymer topic. Highly recommended.

Professor Vijaya Rangan PhD 

18 pages

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Excellent publication by University of Illinois Extension Service.

Applicable to entrepreneurs in any region globally.

Great graphics, well written, and easy to understand.

34 pages

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A study of Broccoli Microgreens

Credible information on this topic is difficult to find and important consideration for anyone considering home, or commercial Microgreen production. Concise.

Compiled: Journal Frontiers of Nutrition

9 pages

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Scientific Study: Nutrient management in Aquaponics: Comparison of three approaches for Cultivating lettuce, mint, and mushroom herb.

Study published by: MDPI, Basil Switzerland

15 pages

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A study of Phase Change Material (PCM)

One of the easier to understand publications on PCM's and their uses in energy absorption.

Published by: MDPI, Basil Switzerland

17 pages

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A comprehensive overview of Indoor Farming

Detailed, and informative overview with good graphics. Easy to understand. Excellent reading.

Compile by Agrilyst.

64 pages

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An important topic for those interested in the highest efficiency Eco greenhouses.

Surface Reflectance:

A 'key principle' of the Zero Greenhouse concept, and why the interior coating and color is critical.

Easy to understand. Well written. Great graphics.

Excellent reading for any age group.

By Shree Nayar, Ravi Ramamoorthi, Pat Hanrahan

27 pages