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- Why our ancestors built round houses - and why it still makes sense to build round structures today Wed, 5 Apr 17, 2:40amThe oldest forms of indigenous shelter were often round in shape. (Think the Southwest USA Hogan, Mongolian Yurt, North American Teepee and the Greek Tenemos, among others.) Why did our ancestors choose to build round? Because...
- Mandala Homes bring traditional yurt living into the 21st century Sat, 13 Dec 14, 5:30amWe've featured yurts from Mandala Homes here on Inhabitat before, and their latest creation has raised the bar to new heights. Prefabricated in B.C., Canada, Mandala Homes' "fancy yurts" are shipped worldwide, and...
- Why Our Ancestors Built Round Houses – and Why it Still Makes Sense to Build Round Structures Today Sat, 11 Aug 12, 4:40amRead the rest of Why Our Ancestors Built Round Houses – and Why it Still Makes Sense to Build Round Structures Today Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", "sustainable architecture",...
- A Firsthand Look at the Magnolia 2300 Yurt – the First Energy Star Home in British Columbia Fri, 20 Jul 12, 7:56amRead the rest of A Firsthand Look at the Magnolia 2300 Yurt – the First Energy Star Home in British Columbia Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: build your own green home, building green, diy yurt,...
- Mandala Round Prefab is BC’s First Energy Star Qualified Home Fri, 11 May 12, 6:20amRead the rest of Mandala Round Prefab is BC’s First Energy Star Qualified Home Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", bc, british columbia, eco design, eco home, green...