5. Low-Tech Enhancements
Builders often customize Walipinis with additional heat-retaining features such as straw bales, stone walls, or water barrels. Others position the structure against an existing building to take advantage of shared warmth and wind protection.
6. Construction Challenges
Creating a functioning earth-sheltered greenhouse demands careful planning.
Effective drainage, precise excavation, and a durable support frame must all be adapted to the soil type, climate, and landscape of the site.
Walipini greenhouses provide a sustainable and resilient solution for year-round food production in cold climates, making it possible to grow fresh produce long after traditional outdoor gardens have gone dormant.
