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Introduction

Yurts are a circular, portable dwelling that can be found throughout Central Asia and Siberia. The word “yurt” actually refers to multiple types of dwellings in different cultures, including some that aren’t round at all. Yurts have been around for thousands of years and they’re still used today. These beautiful structures offer a unique way to live off-grid and sustainably while also providing an unparalleled connection with nature.

Yurt

Yurts are portable, round, domed structures that can be used as homes, workshops or classrooms. They originated in Mongolia and Central Asia where nomadic people would travel light with their yurt. The structure is made up of latticework and can be folded up easily for traveling. When you buy a yurt from a store or online these days you can choose from a variety of styles including Mongolian Gers (yurts), Nomad Tents, Keisas & Okragas.

A yurt is like a seed – small, compact, and full of potential. When planted into the earth, it can flourish and grow into something much larger and more beautiful that benefits an entire community.

History of Yurts

The yurt, a circular tent made of felt, is a traditional dwelling that has been used for thousands of years. In its original form, the yurt was created by nomadic tribes in Central Asia who lived in Mongolia and modern-day Kazakhstan. These ancient people built their homes from fabrics and animal hides stretched over wooden frames and covered in layers of latticework. The earliest datable examples of these structures were found in Mongolia and dated back to around 3000 BCE (Before Common Era). Yurts have since spread beyond their origins as nomadic shelters; today they’re also used as permanent homes by some people or even converted into guest cottages or small hotels!

Yurt Materials

Yurt materials include wooden lattice and wool felt, which are used as exterior walls. The bottoms of yurts are covered with canvas, while the ends of the roof are covered with wooden dowels for increased stability. The door frame is made from wooden poles; these poles help to keep the structure stable when it’s windy or snowing outside.

Building a Yurt

The first step to building a yurt is finding the perfect site. It should be an open space near water that faces south, with no trees or other structures in the way. Next, prepare the ground by removing any rocks or roots. If you’re using concrete blocks for your walls, dig holes for them as well. 

Then it’s time to build!

Once you’ve erected all four walls and have them tied together at each corner, use heavy-duty tarps to cover each wall on both sides (but not yet on top). This will help prevent rain from getting inside your yurt when it rains. Now it’s time to add rafters—you can do this either by placing pressure-treated 4x4s horizontally across each side of each wall (on top of where they meet at corners) or by attaching plywood sheets vertically onto all four sides of each wall (with screws).

Next comes installing windows: first place plywood strips around any openings (such as doorways), then cut out a piece of glass large enough so that when placed over those openings they’ll make contact with wood below; press window panes into place so they’re flush against plywood edges; screw into place using 1/8″ screws every 6″. Finally install doors according to instructions packaged with them if applicable; otherwise simply use hinges attached at top left corner of opening with screws going through bottom right angle brace into door itself.

Living in a Yurt

A yurt is a round structure, made of canvas, wood and metal. In the center is a wooden frame that holds up the ceiling. The top of a yurt is covered with canvas and fastened to its metal frame with ropes. The bottom edges are hemmed in so there are no gaps where water might get into the floor. There’s usually an attached kitchen as well!

Yurts have doors and windows so they can be opened during warm weather months to let air flow through them; they also have chimneys that rise above the roof to let smoke out safely (or you can use your fireplace instead). Yurts come in many different sizes but typically range anywhere between 12 feet across up into 30 feet across depending on how much space you need within your home.

Sustainability & Eco-Villages

Yurts are a great way to live sustainably. Eco-villages are a great way to live sustainably, too! In fact, yurts and eco-villages can work together really well. The communal feel of an eco-village is very similar to that of living in a yurt, so you might consider moving into an eco-village if you’re looking for some new friends or just want to try out communal living before investing in your own yurt.

Yurts are an amazing, ancient and sustainable way to live!

The prevalence of yurts in a permaculture community, eco-village or green home is no coincidence. Yurts are an amazing, ancient and sustainable way to live! They’re a fantastic choice for someone who wants to travel the world and experience alternative lifestyles. A lot of people use them as tiny homes too!

Yurts are so versatile! You can build your own tiny home out of one, or you can use it as a traveling container that’s easy to transport across the country (or even around the world). Either way, these circular structures are a great addition to any home.

Conclusion

Yurts are amazing, and there’s no time like the present to explore this unique living option. Whether you’re an avid camper or just looking for a way to experience something new, you may consider making the switch! In addition to being a great alternative way of living, yurts also provide many benefits over traditional homes: they’re more sustainable (because they use less materials), they’re portable (perfect for those who want more flexibility in their lives), and they allow you access into nature while still having all of your comforts at home. Hopefully this guide has given you some insight into what it’s like living inside one of these beautiful structures—and if so? Well then…it might just be time for us all to pack up our things and move out into nature together!

Author: Bliss

Dedicated to making a positive difference for people, animals, and this beautiful planet!