Villa Ypsilon
Foinikounta, Greece – LASSA architects Project Year : 2017 Developed Area : 150.0 m2 Photographs : NAARO At the top of an olive tree-laden hill in Southern Peloponnese is a summer home that has captured the attention of the architectural world. Why not? After all, the Y-shaped Villa Ypsilon is not just […]
Glass Jar Greenhouse – Environment Friendly Way to Extend Growing Season
Want to build a greenhouse in your backyard? If you have access to plenty of glass jars, you can use them for a very cheap glass jar greenhouse! A glass jar greenhouse is a structure used to raise plants under controlled conditions. Greenhouses allow plants to be grown in places where it is too cold, too […]
Effective DIY Geodesic Dome Greenhouse
When most people think of a geodesic dome, they envision a large, domed structure like the one seen at the Biosphere 2 centre in Arizona. However, the term “geodesic dome” can actually refer to any dome-like structure whose surface is made up of a series of triangles. These triangles can be either flat or curved, […]
The Best DIY Hoop Greenhouse
DIY Hoop Greenhouses are a great way to extend your vegetable growing season in a cold climate. Building your own can help you save a lot of money as well as allow you to customize the size to suit your needs. This greenhouse is built for starting seedlings, technically known as a propagation house. But […]
Homemade Greenhouse – 8 Easy Steps
Whether you want to start seedlings, grow exotic plants, or raise your own vegetables, a greenhouse is the best way to get outstanding results. It allows you to create an environment where you can grow plants that require specific temperatures, soil types, or growing conditions. You can choose from a wide range of types, from […]
Geodesic Dome Greenhouse: 6 Great Benefits
If you’re going to have a greenhouse in your back garden, it may as well look good too. This DIY design does not only offer a beautiful structure in your yard but also more benefits for you and your plants. What are the benefits of a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse? There really is nothing like homegrown […]
Best DIY Barn Greenhouse Idea | 8 Steps
A well-designed greenhouse lets you control the weather. That means you can grow food or flowers all year round. Many of these we’ve shown are meant only to last two or three seasons, but this one is designed and built to last a lifetime. If you’re looking for a serious greenhouse model to base yours on, this could […]
7 Benefits Of Building A Mini Greenhouse And Extend Your Growing Season
Whether you have many hours to spend out in the garden or just a few minutes a day, having a mini greenhouse is great for anyone who enjoys gardening. With a greenhouse, you can grow fresh organic vegetables, flowers, bulb plants, house plants, exotic plants, and all types of seedlings no matter where you happen […]
Impressive DIY Greenhouse Raised Garden Bed
The success of your vegetable garden depends on a number of factors including how well they’re protected from the elements. For example, depending on your location, your produce might be affected by strong winds, the hot sun, frosts, or all three in the same location! This greenhouse and raised garden bed combo allows you to […]
Outstanding DIY Greenhouse Ideas
Pssst! Want a cheap greenhouse? How does $50 sound? If you want to have one but don’t want to spend a lot buying one, build your own! You can build this plant house by recycling scrap materials from previous projects. And even if you decide to buy new materials for this DIY project, you’d still […]
The Sunset Garden Studio
Bellevue, Washington – McConnell Built Year built: 2008 Photography: McConnell Built Seattle based Andy McConnel had nothing more in mind than a practical tool shed when he first planned this structure. The concept changed and grew to become a peaceful retreat for his step-mother, who was recovering from cancer. It gave her a peaceful sanctuary in […]