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Yurts The modern yurt has evolved from its origins with the nomadic Central Asian tribes; both the Mongolian Ger and the Turkic Uy are forerunners of what we now call the yurt. The modern fabric yurt is like its nomadic predecessor in most ways, except that canvas or synthetic fabric replaces the felted wool exterior. Many of the new yurts have a central plastic dome skylight and windows that let in lots of light, making them much more open and airy than the darker, womb-like nomadic yurts. The form and structure of the portable yurt is simple, light-weight, strong, and ingenious. Typically a circular lattice framework creates the walls, and poles radiating from the top center ring slope down to connect with the walls. The key to keeping this shape stable is a cable that girds the ends of the poles where they meet the walls, and this holds the roof under tension. Portable fabric yurt kits are available in many colors and come with a variety of custom options from companies across North America. These yurts are affordable (costing about the price of a new car) and can usually be set up in one day after the platform is built. Hard-shelled, more permanent yurts are also available and these can withstand more severe weather. Most amenities available in conventional homes can be found in both the fabric and hard-shelled yurts.
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Yurts : Living in the Round by Becky Kemery, 2006. This book journeys from Central Asia to modern America and reveals the history, evolution, and contemporary benefits of yurt living. One of the oldest forms of indigenous shelter still in use today, yurts have exploded into the twenty-first century as a multi-faceted, thoroughly modern, utterly versatile, and immensely popular modern structure whose possibilities are still being explored. Kemery introduces the innovators who redesigned the yurt and took it from back country trekking and campground uses to modern permanent homes and offices. Yurts inspire a sacred connection between people and their environment, between living and nature, between humankind and the forces that shape the world in which we live. Photographs throughout book rouse your imagination, and the extensive resource section gives you the information you need to take the first step toward realizing your own yurt dreams. It is possible to meet our shelter needs without draining natural and personal resources. Yurts can help you reenvision your understanding of home from that of a market commodity to a concept of sacred space in which you can nourish your soul and find your place in the world. A review of the book can be read here.
The Complete Yurt Handbook by Paul King, 2002. The yurt or ger is a low-impact structure that causes no permanent damage to the land on which it is pitched. It is easy to erect and can be taken down in an hour. It is cool in summer and, with a stove, warm in winter. For centuries, people throughout central Asia have made yurts their homes. Robust and versatile, the yurt has evolved into the ultimate portable dwelling. Yurts are perfect for offices, summer houses, meditation spaces, spare rooms, or just beautifully satisfying spaces to be in! Part 1 of the book delves into the history of the yurt and the principles behind its construction, and explores modern life in a Mongolian ger and the culture and etiquette of ger living. Part 2 gives fully illustrated and detailed instructions on how to make several of the most popular types of yurt, including the "weekend yurt." With a few common wood-working tools, even an absolute beginner could build the frame for this simple, elegant structure.
Mongolian Cloud Houses: How to Make a Yurt and Live Comfortably by Dan Frank Kuehn, 2006. Written for those interested in alternative lifestyles, outdoor living, camping, and do-it-yourself projects, this lively book recounts the author's experiences building his first yurt. Dan Frank Kuehn carefully guides readers through every step of the creation of a 13' diameter, 10' tall model. He covers everything from the poles and lattice that form the basic structure to the pluses and minuses of various materials to the "luxuries like solar windows and lofts. The book highlights new building techniques and contains detailed lists of commercial yurt manufacturers, tools, and materials.
Circle Houses: Yurts, Tipis and Benders by David Pearson, 2001. Among nomadic peoples, round-shaped homes, echoing natural forms, have sheltered families since the dawn of recorded time. The natural world is filled with circles, but it's surprising how unusual circular houses are in industrialized society. In our disconnected world, the circle has given way to the box. As David Pearson explains in his introduction, "Like our nomadic ancestors, many of us have a deep yearning to roam with the seasons and be close to nature and the cosmos. The traditional forms of the yurt, tipi, and bender are the apogee of this experience. . .Refined over generations, they are simple yet sophisticated, beautiful and comfortable." Remarkable for their economy, resilience, and portability, these structures have continued to exert a powerful appeal in modern times. And beyond practicality, what the circle dwellers in this book speak of most eloquently is the incomparable spiritual resonance of round homes, which "represent the universe in microcosm: the floor (Earth), the roof (sky), and the hole in the roof (the sun)." Circle Houses is a fascinating glimpse of tradition meeting timelessness, filled with stories of 21st-century nomads and complete with basic instructions for designing and constructing your own yurt, tipi, or bent-frame tent.
Mujaan, DVD, 2005. On the distant steppes of Mongolia, using only simple tools, strength and ingenuity, a nomad builds a home much the way his ancestors have for a thousand years. Mujaan (The Craftsman) is a meditation on work and a vivid window to a disappearing way of life in a pristine wilderness. The website for this DVD provides more information: mujaan.com .
Tipis & Yurts: Authentic Designs for Circular Shelters by Blue Evening Star, 1999. These shelters have housed entire cultures for generations, and now they make terrific camp tents, guest houses, playhouses, and more. Besides, tipis are the stuff of romance. Here's why, with instructions for making them from modern, lightweight, widely-available, and waterproof materials. Beautiful color photos taken in Arizona's red rock country help explain the steps in putting these shelters together.
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yurtinfo.org Becky Kemery's thorough and informative site devoted entirely to yurts, including their history, design, and how to build or buy them. livingintheround.net Becky Kemery also has this wonderful, informative, up-to-date blog all about yurts. washington.edu How to make a model yurt. groups.yahoo.com A yurt discussion forum. yourtent.com Yurt design, construction and sale. rdrop.com The story of building a Pacific yurt. samarmagictours.com Mongolian Artists' Aid Foundation describes details of yurt building. |
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USA yurts.com Pacific Yurts made in Oregon goyurt.com Go Yurts are made in Oregon. yurtworks.com in Oregon blueridgeyurts.com Blue Ridge Yurts in Virginia, USA. coloradoyurt.com Colorado Yurt Company. rainieryurts.com Rainier Yurts from Washington state. smilingwoodsyurts.com in Washington state. shelterdesignsyurts Shelter Design Yurts in Montana. spiritmountainyurts.com Spirit Mounbtain Yurts in New Mexico. tiopanchosyurts.blogspot.com Tio Panchos Yurts in New Mexico. thenomadyurt.com The Nomad Yurt made in California. yurtpeople.com from California nomadshelter.com Alaskan yurts. alternativebuildings.com fiberglass yurts CANADA yurtco.com made in Canada. lfy.ca Littlefoot Yurts in Canada. UNITED KINGDOM albioncanvas.co.uk Albion Canvas yurts are made in the United Kingdom. brutonyurts.com Burton Yurts are made in the United Kingdom. yurts.fsnet.co.uk in the United Kingdom. highlandyurts.co.uk Highland Yurts in the United Kingdom. gwyneddgynaladwy.org.uk Richard Goodrick in North Wales. AUSTRALIA yurtworks.com The Goulburn Yurt Works in Australia. greenhs.com.au Green Habitat Solutions in Australia. FRANCE yourtes.fr French manufacturer of yurts. yourte-contemporaine.fr French manufacturer of yurts. vivrelayourte.fr the World of Yurts in France. GERMANY zeltwelt.ch German manufacturer mongolyurt.com Mongol Yurts in Germany. MONGOLIA ulaantaij.com Authentic Yurts made in Mongolia. samarmagictours.com Mongolian Artists' Aid Foundation sells authentic yurts. vishai.com imported to the USA from Mongolia. OTHER COUNTRIES nooitmeerhaast.nl yurt company in Belgium. solongoscamp.com Korean yurts. yourtent.com from the Czech Republic yurtworkshop.com based in Spain. |
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