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.
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