Yurts

by Becky Kemery
Yurts
Author: Becky Kemery
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2006
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781586858919
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Yurts: Living in the Roundjourneys 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.

The Complete Yurt Handbook

by Paul King
The Complete Yurt Handbook
Author: Paul King
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Mongols
ISBN: 9781899233083
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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! Join the thousands of North Americans who are discovering the many virtues of the yurt. Part One 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 Two 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.

Practical Yurts

by Steven W. Hatch
Practical Yurts
Author: Steven W. Hatch
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-04-05
Genre: Yurts
ISBN: 9781496089991
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When Steven W. Hatch found himself in a housing crisis, pressed for time and money, he discovered that building a yurt was his best option. In Practical Yurts, Hatch thoroughly documents his project, beginning by explaining how a simple, round tent could fit the needs of a retired aerospace industry professional. Beyond the practicalities of easy construction and low initial output and ongoing ownership costs, he was drawn to the "feeling" inside a yurt. Another deciding factor was learning that yurts are controlled by the building codes for alternative, membrane-covered frame structures, so he could save a big chunk of money and still meet his county's building code with a yurt, using radiant barrier insulation. Chock full of similarly useful information, photographs, and details about the planning, preparation, and building process, much of Hatch's book applies to any do-it-yourself, money-saving homebuilding project. But for Hatch, nothing could beat his yurt and the peacefulness of simple living it provides. An invaluable resource for people looking to reduce their environmental footprint, lower their living costs, or build a great hunting cabin, Practical Yurts is presented in the personable tone of a friend who wants to share what he learned to help you avoid aggravation and make your building project a success.

Comfortably Wild

by Mike Howard
Comfortably Wild
Author: Mike Howard
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1493037803
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Think outside the big-box hotels and discover North America’s most inspiring outdoor getaways. In the first travel guide of its kind, authors Mike and Anne Howard of the acclaimed blog HoneyTrek.com dive into the origins of glamping and the 21st-century craving for unconventional experiences that effortlessly connect us with nature, family, and ourselves. Each chapter of Comfortably Wild offers a unique way to vacation, like the boutique farmstays in “Cultivate,” wellness retreats in "Rejuvenate,” and action-packed journeys of “In Motion.” Alongside hundreds of gorgeous photographs and inspiring stories from the Howards’ 73,000-mile quest, this glamping book offers practical tips to find your ideal destinations and to mobilize a lifetime of unforgettable adventures. Comfortably Wild features: Over 70 destinations across 9 countries, plus 80 extra getaways by region in the book’s North America Glamping Directory Roundups of unique outdoor accommodations at vineyards, wildlife sanctuaries, hot springs, state parks, and more HoneyTrek Tips offering the best deals, local secrets, and tested-and-approved travel advice Vacation Matchmaker pinpointing the best glamping getaways for your trip style Random Awesomeness featuring wacky one-of-a-kind destinations from cave mansions to ski-on-ski-off treehouses Packing lists, cooking ideas, handy apps, and booking sites to get outdoors with ease

Mongolian Cloud Houses

by Dan Frank Kuehn
Mongolian Cloud Houses
Author: Dan Frank Kuehn
Publisher: Shelter Publications, Inc.
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2006
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780936070391
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A guide to building a Mongolian cloud house, this title presents new techniques and information for building a yurt, including a list of commercial yurt manufacturers, tools, and materials.

Build a Yurt

by Len Charney
Build a Yurt
Author: Len Charney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1974
Genre: Yurts
ISBN: 9780020793205
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A Handmade Life

by William Coperthwaite
A Handmade Life
Author: William Coperthwaite
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2007-03-07
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1603581391
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William Coperthwaite is a teacher, builder, designer, and writer who for many years hasexplored the possibilities of true simplicity on a homestead on the north coast of Maine. In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, and Helen and Scott Nearing, Coperthwaite has fashioned a livelihood of integrity and completeness-buying almost nothing, providing for his own needs, and serving as a guide and companion to hundreds of apprentices drawn to his unique way of being. A Handmade Life carries Coperthwaite's ongoing experiments with hand tools, hand-grown and gathered food, and handmade shelter, clothing, and furnishings out into the world to challenge and inspire. His writing is both philosophical and practical, exploring themes of beauty, work, education, and design while giving instruction on the hand-crafting of the necessities of life. Richly illustrated with luminous color photographs by Peter Forbes, the book is a moving and inspirational testament to a new practice of old ways of life.

Building a Wood-Framed Panelized Yurt

by Robin Michal Koontz
Building a Wood-Framed Panelized Yurt
Author: Robin Michal Koontz
Publisher: Yurtyaks
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2018-10-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578408019
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"I personally am really impressed with the quality and step by step instructions in this book." - Kent Griswold, publisher, The Tiny House Blog & Tiny House Magazine. Marvin Denmark, a carpenter and craftsman with 50+ years of experience, shares the procedures he used to build and assemble all the components of a 12-sided wood-panelized yurt. The structure is based on the original yurt design, employing a center ring and tension cable, but it is built using wood-framed panelized construction that includes radial rafters similar to a traditional yurt. A panelized building system means that the components can be constructed off-site and then transported to the site for assembly. There are two editions of this book. This is the BLACK & WHITE EDITION: Detailed instructions, photographs and illustrations include the design, materials list and cut-list for a 16-foot diameter wood structure. There are also links to three videos that demonstrate construction of the components. This yurt was a 1st-place winner in the 2018 Tiny Homes Contest on Instructables.com.

Camping

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Camping
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2009-03-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0756657075
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Ensure your camping trip goes like a dream - stay dry, keep warm, eat great food and have fun! Whether you're a family camper or a novice backpacker this is the must-have camping companion. A comprehensive kit review enables you to choose the right tent, sleeping bag, stove, and everything else you need for your camping trip - wherever you're going, and to whatever degree you're roughing it. The how-to section shows you all the practical stuff you need to know to get the best out of your break. Enjoy great food on your camping trip with 50 simple recipes including one-pot wonders, dishes that don't require refrigerated ingredients, and red-hot ideas for rustling up some BBQ sizzlers on the campfire. From tent pegs to accessories, perfect pitches to campsite dos and don'ts, don't go camping without it!