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Portable,
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The yurt was designed originally by the Mongolians for steppes housing
in the severe climate of that northern Asian land. It's the oldest
form of prefab indigenous architecture still in use today.
A yurt is a round dwelling, held together at the eaves by a tension
band. It has a cone shaped roof with a central compression ring skylight
at the roof's center. Sturdy, durable, earthquake resistant, it's
an excellent shelter against the bitter winds and freezing temperatures
of the steppes, Rocky Mountains or any other harsh climate. Today's
modern yurt is typically a portable, recreational living structure
with a circular wooden lattice wall, wood rafters that extend up to
a laminated center ring, and a solid locking wood door. Covering the
wood frame are architectural fabrics. A dome skylight allows light
and ventilation at the peak. Many custom options are available including
additional windows, insulation, awnings, extra doors, ceiling fans,
and more. The easy to install yurt can be transported in the back
of a pickup truck or trailer and is non-destructive to delicate ecosystems
and adaptable to a variety of conventional and alternative energy
and water/waste technologies. |
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