By Delia Montgomery •
November 7, 2009
Seems yurt manufacturers have been surveying customer comments. Good thing, as that’s how progressive changes occurred at the Colorado Yurt Company. They recently added a new design because customers relayed their preference to open their windows from inside.
This is good news for yurt dwellers without an exterior walking deck and with a raised platform. For those, it’s go outside with your ladder.
Fully Operable Windows is the new description in Colorado. It opens like a traditional home window with a crank. Each window is big enough to meet code requirements for egress. Made with a thermal pane and Low-E glass in a Doug fir frame. E-glass means low emissivity glass, a new technology for energy efficiency.
By Susanna Schick •
November 2, 2009
This event hosted by ecostiletto.com at Environment Furniture looks like a great opportunity to meet our comrades at arms here in the eco blogosphere. I’ll be there for sure. It’s the day before the Opportunity Green conference, so if you’re in town for the conference anyway, be sure to check this out. There will also be a fashion show of vegan clothing modeled by the Project Green Search [...]
By Delia Montgomery •
October 16, 2009
Since yurt kits are typica
lly shipped to the building site without a floor, anything other than a local resource requires orchestration. That’s because the floor is ideally finished before the yurt is erected.
Alterego in Maryland can discuss the feasibility of FSC certified hardwood, cork, bamboo, linoleum, or rubber floor materials for your yurt structure. The company is owned by architects who offer sustainable products with modern designs.
By Delia Montgomery •
October 11, 2009
Very few globe-scattered yurt companies offer flooring. The exception is special event yurt providers and concierge service companies.
If you purchase your yurt near the location of your site, the yurt salesman may help connect you with an appropriate supplier. Otherwise, you are entirely responsible for the yurt flooring. No need to get the heebie-jeebies though.
By Delia Montgomery •
September 26, 2009
Do yurts have to be built on a platform? Well, the FAQ page from Shelter Designs in Montana makes a case. In summary, just do it!
It’s best to have a flat surface so the kit will assemble correctly. Make your life easier, they say. Avoid mildew, and finally, ‒ be more climate efficient for comfort.
By Lucille Chi •
September 26, 2009
Offered in recycled wool felt as well as black recycled rubber, these Fuz hug placemats make a darling housewarming gift. Pop-up place mat designs are creative recycled tableware at it’s best.
Perfect for kids that are restless at meal time, these playful mats feature four mats with two boys and two girls, for dinner and a puppet show! Fuz says “Built-in Napkin Hugs call these placemats home. Pop them out and put them to work.”
By Delia Montgomery •
September 21, 2009
I love yurt living. It’s like camping out, — but in a modern, convenient structure. The dome has so much to do with that feeling.
As we face the Autumnal Equinox, I watch the interior dome light shift as it does with my landscaping. The daily light beam changes with seasons.
By Delia Montgomery •
September 9, 2009
Every yurt has a central compression ring. The exterior finale is typically a dome. Yet there are some options that may surprise you.
A yurt cupola is especially nice for tropical environments. Claire Wolfe, who wrote about her yurt building for Backwoods Home Magazine, replaces the dome skylight for a cupola. She utilized a powder-coated steel frame with an architectural fabric cover. The cupola was raised six inches around the perimeter. As a result, there’s shade and a natural cooling system with maximum air flow.
By Delia Montgomery •
August 7, 2009
Like any building development, there’s a lot of back-and-forth. I mean it’s not a linear effort. Thus far I’ve covered yurt topics from getting started to climate and prices. However, design is always involved. Herein are some creative yurt doorway options.
Have you interior designers learned about the USBGC Suite Design Competition? This is not only for professionals, but students as well. And it’s global!
Beware the entry deadline is fast approaching on August 31st, 2009 and judging will be completed by October 1st, 2009. The competition is sponsored by USGBC, The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH).
By Sean Daily •
July 21, 2009
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks subject with Sara Ost, blogger, founder, and Editor-In-Chief of EcoSalon.com, which covers fashion, wellness, and lifestyle topics for women and garnered 60,000 subscriptions in its first 6 months.
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Seems yurt manufacturers have been surveying customer comments. Good thing, as that’s how progressive changes occurred at the Colorado Yurt Company. They recently added a new design because customers relayed their preference to open their windows from inside.
