Hexayurt
The hexayurt is a simplified temporary shelter designed for refugees, disaster relief, or events. It utilizes geodesic geometry adapted to construction from standard 4×8 foot sheets of factory-made materials. The design resembles a panel yurt.
Vinay Gupta created the hexayurt design after hearing about the Strong Angel project while at the Rocky Mountain Institute. He tested the design at Burning Man in 2003, using structural Hexacomb cardboard connected with fiber tape and wrapped with waterproof and reflective Heatshield. This made a light, portable structure with added solar panels and a swamp cooler.
The design follows the Free software model, allowing free use, modification, redistribution, and sharing of improvements.[1]
In 2006, hexayurts were demonstrated at Strong Angel III, showcasing their potential for family use with a gasification stove, composting toilet, and fluorescent light.[2]
The hexayurt is popular at Burning Man, with over 1000 set up annually. For a few hundred US dollars, a hexayurt can be made from fire-safe insulation board and industrial tape, providing cooler days and warmer nights in the desert.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Davidson, Renee. "$100 DIY Shelter Could Help Homeless Haitians". WIRED. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Strong Angel III Final Report" (PDF). Naval Postgraduate School. 2006. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ↑ "Playa Posh: Luxury Living at Burning Man". WIRED. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
External links
- This article contains content from the Appropedia article Hexayurt Project, licensed under Creative Commons under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (unported) License.
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