Yurts were created in Mongolia long before our economy crisis. In fact yurts accommodated nomadic people for thousands of years. Especially in the past 25 years, there’s been a resurgence of interest. Then manufacturers began creating their own design modifications for a variety of purposes.
The purpose of constructing a yurt may be for a home, office, store, workshop, rental, or vacation lodge. The yurt design may include a loft, be surrounded by a large deck, or be a two-story structure. It can be permitted to satisfy building codes, temporary, or off the grid. What’s really fascinating is how many climates a yurt is feasible to be comfortable in.
Whatever the purpose, it’s a good idea to learn the history of yurts. Yurtinfo.org is an ideal educational site created by author of Living in the Round, Becky Kemery. She provides a world of information and inspiration dedicated to helping people make yurt decisions.
Modern material examples are steel aircraft cable and architectural fabrics. Although weather makes nontoxic durability a challenge at every distance from the equator, fabric choices are expanding. Expect to see more options soon, and from a combination of plant-based or recycled fibers with modern technology.
Be prepared to be connected with nature in such a unique way that it’s difficult to describe. Keywords are simplicity and sustainability.
Whether you select an ancient or modern yurt design, the practicality spells affordable and the lifestyle is in harmony with our planet.
I moved into my yurt only three months ago and am anxious to write about the phases of yurt construction and living. Photos posted herein are provided by Yurts of Hawaii. Stay tuned for more and please feel free to share your experiences. I invite you to add a comment or question below.
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Hi Delia,
Lovely blog, great article, thanks for mentioning my book and site.
Wishing you a fabulous living experience in your new yurt (congratulations!), and I look forward to hearing more about your ongoing yurt journey.
All the best,
becky kemery
Author of “YURTS: Living in the Round”
http://www.yurtinfo.org
http://www.livingintheround.net
Hi Delia,
Lovely blog, great article, thanks for mentioning my book and site.
Wishing you a fabulous living experience in your new yurt (congratulations!), and I look forward to hearing more about your ongoing yurt journey.
All the best,
becky kemery
Author of “YURTS: Living in the Round”
http://www.yurtinfo.org
http://www.livingintheround.net
Great homestyle choice! Can’t wait to read more, in fact do you keep a blog going with updated info and pix of your experience? I’m planning a move into a 30′ yurt and currently playing my own architect to lay out a floor plan. I’m hopelessly lost in knowing what size areas to create. I’d LOVE some photos of how people really and truly live full time year round in a tidy, simple and minimalist style. The net is seriously lacking in photos of this inspiration. Can you help?
Is your yurt in Hawaii? O.M.G. How very sweet! I’m here in the snow belt, and loving it, too…I lived in a yurt for 5 winters when I used to work at a ski resort and have been hooked ever since.
All the best!
Cheers.
Louise
Great homestyle choice! Can’t wait to read more, in fact do you keep a blog going with updated info and pix of your experience? I’m planning a move into a 30′ yurt and currently playing my own architect to lay out a floor plan. I’m hopelessly lost in knowing what size areas to create. I’d LOVE some photos of how people really and truly live full time year round in a tidy, simple and minimalist style. The net is seriously lacking in photos of this inspiration. Can you help?
Is your yurt in Hawaii? O.M.G. How very sweet! I’m here in the snow belt, and loving it, too…I lived in a yurt for 5 winters when I used to work at a ski resort and have been hooked ever since.
All the best!
Cheers.
Louise