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How to Make an Eco-Friendly Yurt
Yurts are already one of the best options if you’re looking to live sustainably and lighten your carbon footprint. Their compact size and portability allow them to be built and moved without harsh damage to the land beneath them. Those looking to live the #yurtlife are usually ready to simplify their material possessions and engage with a minimalist lifestyle. Even
Outdoor Restaurant Seating for Social Distancing and Reopening After COVID-19
Some parts of the country cautiously reopen after widespread closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, restaurants are being allowed to resume business with limited outdoor seating under specific state ordinances. This means that restaurants without previous outdoor seating areas are now scrambling to set up. New high-quality, attractive, and durable structures are needed for outdoor restaurant seating. Keeping people
Why Yurts Are a Great Long-Term Investment
Yurts are an excellent option for those looking for a temporary escape to nature without completely abandoning the luxuries of home. They also make amazing permanent houses for people embracing tiny home living who want to live simply and comfortably in a unique setting. Because of their endless options for customization, yurts can even find use as personal offices, fitness
Create a Home That Has It All With Fabric Structures
Anyone who has a home with limited space is familiar with the problem of working, exercising, and relaxing. The more time you spend in this space, the less you want to be there. Whether you’ve long been wanting to add rooms to your home or the recent shelter-in-place orders have you wishing you could do more without leaving the house,
Yurts as Art Studios
From tiny homes and office spaces to glamping, modern yurts have many unique applications. Their simple design, spacious floor plan, and high ceilings offer hundreds of possibilities for customization. If you’re an artist, setting up your studio space in a yurt can be extremely beneficial. Having a yurt as your art studio encourages inspiration, saves on expenses, and facilitates art
Tips for Saving Space in Your Yurt
Choosing to live or work in a yurt is a decision that reflects mindfulness and simplicity. Yurt living is a perfect way to decide what really matters, and the small size and round shape of the structure challenges individuals to make the most of their limited space. Here are several tips for increasing storage and saving space in your yurt
Unique Uses for Yurts
Yurts have been used as homes for centuries. Historically, yurt living began with Mongolian tribes in Central Asia in the fifth century B.C., resurfaced as a housing trend in the United States in the 1970s, and has regained popularity as part of the “tiny home movement,” largely through social media exposure. Modern yurts are much more customizable and comfortable than
Ultimate Guide to Glamping
“Glamourous camping” or glamping allows you to have the camping experience without having to rough it. Yurt homes are great for glamping because they offer the portability of a tent but can still be luxurious. You can furnish yurts like homes and they can even include flooring and electricity from generators. You can bring 5-star accommodations to almost any outdoor location, with breathtaking views. Consider buying a yurt for your glamping trips and learning more about the Yurts, potential campsites, and camping essentials.
Wood vs. Steel for Yurt Construction
Yurts have taken off around the world as a popular option for glamping. When it comes to determining what type of yurt to go with, both wood and steel are common choices. Here’s what you need to know about each type of yurt when making your decision. Aesthetics of Wood vs. Steel-Framed Yurts Many yurts are set up in the
Yurts as Tiny Homes
The “tiny home movement” advocates living in tight quarters, with most tiny houses only taking up between 100 and 900 square feet. Although this movement has gained recent popularity with social media influencers transitioning to tiny home living and even the creation of HGTV television shows. TV shows such as “Tiny House, Big Living” and “Tiny House Hunters,” share how
Best Outdoor Activities in Colorado
Visiting Colorado and want to make the most of your time in the Centennial State? Colorado is known for its breathtaking natural scenery and active, outdoorsy residents. Experience “Colorful Colorado” for yourself with these five adventurous outdoor activities. Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours Royal Gorge Rafting and Zip Line Tours offers everything you need for a one-of-a-kind outdoor
Why You Should Consider Yurts for Vacation Rentals
A growing number of people are going small with their living spaces as part of a movement that’s been rising in popularity for the past decade. Known as the Tiny House Movement, the idea is that people live a simpler, more cost-effective lifestyle in a smaller space. These smaller spaces include a wide range of house types and styles, but
Yurts vs. Cabins: Choosing the Best Experience
Whether you are building a cozy structure for the piece of land you bought in the woods or adding new options to your vacation rentals, both cabins and yurts are common choices. Here are some factors to keep in mind when deciding which to go with. Aesthetics of a Log Cabin vs. Yurt If you’re running a campground or Airbnb,
Advantages of Improving Parks, Community Facilities, and Event Spaces With Fabric Structures
Public facilities are an essential part of a healthy, thriving community. In a recent survey, the Center for Active Design (CfAD) found that people that live near popular parks report a more significant community connection and satisfaction with local government. Community event spaces bring ideas, culture, and entertainment to everyone in the community, including those that might not otherwise have
How to Heat Your Greenhouse and Extend Your Growing Season Through Winter
For many gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, the winter season puts a stop to most – if not all – gardening activities. It’s just too cold and the weather is too volatile. Backyard greenhouses can extend your growing season (and therefore your gardening activities) for much longer, and in many cases, a greenhouse can lead to year-round production for your enclosed
Guide to Building or Expanding Summer Camps
In the U.S., the business of summer camps is an $18 billion industry, providing memory making experiences for over 14 million people every year. Summer camps provide participants a chance to make friends, develop skills, and discover new interests. Despite the cold winter weather, now is the time to start thinking about the return of those warm summer days and
How Engineered Fabric Buildings Can Build Top-Performing Car Dealerships
You may have had some success selling cars on your own, or maybe you’ve got a nice collection of restored classic cars that you’d like to turn into cash — whatever the reason, you’ve decided that now is a good time to get into the business of selling cars. Car dealerships need to protect their investment, and at the same
Strategies to Increase Your Food Truck Revenue
The food truck culture has taken the country by storm, growing at a rate of almost 8 percent per year, bringing in an estimated $2.7 billion in sales in 2017. Buying a truck and outfitting it for business is only part of the process. Truck owners need to have a good strategy for maximizing their earning potential. Branding is Crucial
How Tensioned Fabric Buildings Provide Additional Revenue Streams for Hotels and Resorts
Hotels, spas and golf courses can augment their existing revenue-generating channels with fabric structures for a wide range of applications. From providing covered outdoor seating to serve more guests, to offering event tents and canopies for local artisans to rent and sell their wares, hotels and resorts should strongly consider the opportunities for more revenue, presented by engineered fabric buildings.
Fabric Buildings Create Innovative Indoor Recreational Facilities
There are many benefits of public sports facilities and fitness centers, and engineered structures offer the versatility and durability to make these facilities most beneficial.