Yurt Living: Dome, Cupola or Spire?
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.
