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The Mongolian Yurt: A Beautiful & Low Cost Tiny House Alternative

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 3, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“We met up with Rivkah from Groovy Yurts (www.groovyyurts.com) to learn about the traditional hand-painted yurts (gers) they import directly from Mongolia, and we also helped her team set one up at the Tiny House Festival this summer. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged DIY, mongolian yurt, simple living, yurt, yurt design, yurt living | 4 Replies

Brilliant Yurt Design! – Mixing Tradition with Super Modern Construction

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 10, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“In this video, we’re meeting Pat from Yurta to get a behind the scenes look at how they make traditional yurts with natural materials while incorporating some very modern design ideas. These yurts can be set up in just a … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable housing, DIY, efficient, homestead, round, shelter, yurt, yurta | 1 Reply

Yurt and Tiny Living Tips From Experts

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 9, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Smaller House, Larger Life “Making the choice to live small in a yurt or tiny house is no quick decision. However, if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, connect closely with the people you live with, be one with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged home design, low cost, natural building, sustainable, tiny home, tiny house, tiny house design, tiny house living, tips, yurt | Leave a reply

The Nomad’s Ger

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 6, 2012 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Consider staying in a yurt while you build your earthbag house. Related: Roundhouse with Yurt earthbag house design. Wild Horses of Mongolia with Julia Roberts

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Posted in Design, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Introduction | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, ger, yurt | 6 Replies

Earthbag Platform for Yurts

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 28, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I posted an idea for Insulated Earthbag Foundations for Yurts at Instructables.com. One reader who left a comment liked the idea, but needed a simpler design so he wouldn’t have to get a building permit. Here’s an idea for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes, Design, Economics, Emergency Shelter, Foundations, Insulation, Introduction, Structural aspects | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag foundation, earthbag home, earthbag house, foundation, sand bag, temporary, yurt, yurt foundation, yurt platform | 4 Replies

60 House Plans Upgraded to Computer Renderings

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 26, 2011 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

My goal last year was to upgrade 40 of my most popular plans. This has now been completed, along with 20 additional designs. So there are now 60 finished plans available, including this new Roundhouse with Yurt. In this design, … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Styles, Design, Economics, Introduction, Roofs | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag home, earthbag house, earthbag roundhouse, roundhouse, sand bag, yurt | 5 Replies

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