Discover the Success of Walipini Underground Greenhouses
A Walipini Greenhouse is a sunken greenhouse that can grow food year-round using the earth's ambient temperature to keep plants alive in any climate. The roof of the structure is exposed to the sun, utilizing and capturing its valuable energy.
The first Walipini was created for La Paz, Bolivia, in 2002 by a group of volunteers from Brigham Young University. It was designed to lengthen the growing season and to be built on a low budget. In the following years, its design improved, going from a dirt hole with a clear tarp roof to the structures we have today.
Walipinis are better than conventional greenhouses because they promote sustainable practices by minimizing energy use while maximizing plant production. Walipini greenhouses enhance food security in arid and cold climates. In our Walipini, we can grow plants more efficiently than a traditional greenhouse and create a bigger impact in our community.
Small Enough to Fit in a Backyard - Big Enough to Feed a Community
Discover the innovative Walipini underground greenhouse, a sustainable solution for year-round food production. Utilizing the earth's consistent temperature, this greenhouse design ensures optimal growing conditions in cold climates. Whether in a backyard or for community use, the Walipini underground greenhouse enhances food security while promoting energy efficiency. Grow fresh, nutrient-rich produce locally and sustainably with this groundbreaking approach.
Where Innovation meets Nourishment
Outcomes from Our Walipini
Monthly Donations
Our Walipini has been able to provide fresh produce at least twice a month and up to twice a week to USU's SNAC pantry year round.
Locally Grown
With our Walipini we are able to deliver fresh food to our community within 1 hour of harvest, traveling less than 1 mile to USU's SNAC pantry. Reducing transportation costs is good for the environment and produces higher quality food.
From Northern Utah to the World
Our Walipini is the first of its kind in Northern Utah.
We are dedicated to building sustainable structures that empower communities to grow their own food year-round.
Our passion is in creating efficient, effective models that can be replicated globally, with the goal of feeding one community at a time.
Join us in making a difference!
Check out our , and if you believe in our vision of feeding the world through sustainable agriculture, please support our upcoming build in Guatemala by donating to our