Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter

by Lloyd Kahn
Here are some 150 builders who have created tiny homes (under 500 sq. ft.). There are some 1,300 photos of homes on land, homes on wheels, homes on the road, homes on water, even homes in the trees. There are also studios, saunas, garden sheds, and greenhouses.
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Yurt Living: Interior Decorating Intro

Like green merchandise, yurts are riding a trend wave to last. There's no doubt in my mind that professional interior designers will be catching on to those waves soon.

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Yurt Living: Creative Flooring Suppliers

The final yurt floor consideration I recommend is parquetry. This is a style, rather than a material, but incorporates natural resources beautifully.

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Yurt Living: Floor Options

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For a temporary event, the floor is made in small interlocking panels, in either smooth or non-slip tongue and grooved boards. This is good for portability and storage. Custom finishes may be applied.

Yurt Living: Platform Design Options

Some yurts are constructed as a second or third floor, ‒ perhaps topped on a conventional type building.

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Yurt Living: Domes, Light, Furniture

Lifehacker author Angus Kidman shares her recent post titled Add Wheels To Your Furniture For Faster Cleaning. Could we re-phrase this to Furniture on Wheels Makes Finer Yurt Living?

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Yurt Living: Dome, Cupola or Spire?

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Enthusiasts please never forget Becky Kemery, author of Yurts: Living in the Round. She pops up from my Internet searches frequently answering queries and contributing advice on forums. If you have a specific yurt question, she’s the Queen!

Yurt Living - Colors

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Know that yurt living is so connected with nature that outdoors is the best place to observe and vision a color palette.

Yurt Living - Creative Doorway Designs

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Since yurts can be permitted and are so economical, commercial use is expanding. And as yurt manufacturers aim to please, I continuously learn interesting canopy designs for entryway protection.

Yurt Living - Design Rules Pricing

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The more yurt-minded the work team is, the closer to nature the dwelling will evolve into. Each owner decides how far from conventional they want to go. It's a personal matter and an empowering choice.

Yurt Living - Climate Comfort Part 2

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Yurts appear logical for my tropical climate where elements of nature aren’t so severe. Well, surprise, but no worry. Just know that maintaining yurt warmth can be an easier task than keeping cool.

Yurt Living - Climate Comfort

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From freezing cold to tropical, study the details from manufacturers who offer insulation, gutters, roof choices, dome options, ceiling fan support, and window awnings. Other considerations are roof material choices, wall height, or an extra door.