Sorry I'm new here and still getting used to this forum format, hopefully this is correct
I just have some questions regarding building a hoop house into a hillside that I haven't been able to find answers for online. We have a flat, south facing pasture that backs up into a hill on the north side. We'd like to build an approximately 15x50 greenhouse/hoophouse/walipini (not too concerned with the exact materials as long as it is durable and affordable) that utilizes the hillside as the back wall, and has a roll up side ventilation since we get a lot of sun in the Summer. I haven't seen any instructions that address reinforcing the hillside once you dig it out. We get a lot of rain here, so flash floods and landslides are something to consider as well. I'm not even sure this is a viable option for our location.
I'm just an absolute beginner and have no idea what to search to get the information I am after. I have found plans for walipinis and hoop houses, just nothing that effectively combines the two. I'm not sure how you would anchor the hoops into the hill, or reinforce the inner wall of the hoop house. Would a wood frame work? Could we use glass and cob? We have a barn full of beer bottles we can use. I saw mention of compacting the berm, but I'm not sure how. Is there a hot house style that might work better with our land? I'm open to absolutely any advice.
Thank you so much! I can provide more information if needed. We are located at 2550' in the mountains of WNC. Our hillside has a lot of clay in it.
