What is it?
Yurts are winter and weatherproof circular trellis walled framed mobile tents. Over centuries they have provided a storm- (up to 300 km/hr), weather- and earthquake proofed dwelling to Mongolian people.
Traditionally the yurt is build with a timber-frame and covered with felt. The roof is supported by a conical or domed frame. We have adapted it to our humid climate by using canvas and efficient insulation materials. These yurts are environmentally friendly low impact dwellings. We use coppicing of: e.g. hazel, ash, bamboo (douglas fire, macrocarpa… if available on-site) for the structure and wool-pad or other organic materials for insulation.
How is it used?
Not only as a permanent dwelling but also as a studio, meditation-, guest-, communal-, garden, holiday-, educational and healing space. It provides additional use as an emergency and research service.
Inexpensive: It will cost you around € 70 - 130 per sqm compared to 1000 US$ per sqm for conventional homes. Due to its mobility it is suitable to be erected on leased land.
Portable: A yurt with 6 m diameter can be easily carried in a car, trailer, train or truck. With a little practice it can be erected or taken down in less than one day.
Fast construction: Two people take approx. one month and need little specialized knowledge. Skills are best learned in a workshop situation to avoid unnecessary costs related to trial and error.
Long lasting: Skeleton and insulation last a lifetime. Skin will endure approx 20 to 30 years exposure
Weatherproof, warm in winter and easy to heat.
Environmentally friendly: No sealing of the soil surface! No damage to the land and resourceful use of natural materials.
Beauty: A dwelling of beauty and high efficiency, that harmonizes with the natural surroundings in shape a material use. That allows for unique creative expression! In total it is light, soft and imbued with feminine energy.
