Archive for November, 2006

How long will my Yurt last?

I try to avoid saying “how long is a piece of string?” but the life of a Yurt really does depend on a number of factors including…

The environment its put up in, the conditions like the weather is crucial, how much humidity and the temperature changes, How much UV, Do you wash it at times, […]

What does it mean to have a Yurt?

I seem to get this question a lot when aspiring Yurters, trying to turn the next page of their dream to own a Yurt, finally find someone who has lived in one and has handled hundreds, to presuppose what it would be like for them.
Well my story is rather simple and I say, Do you […]

Water and Mould proofing your Yurt

Lately I have been researching for water-proofing agents or products that will last a long time, add fire protection and add a mould inhibitor as well. I found 3M to have their product called Scotchgard, but only available in small 300 ml spray cans as the bulk amounts of it have been banned from Australia. […]

Interior sound qualities inspires Musicians!

Have you ever had the experience where, in listening to music, the sound seems to be coming all around you and down from above through the top of your head?

Talk about surround sound! God the experience of sitting in the absolute center of a Yurt and start toning or humming, try speaking even, the experience […]

Hi Out There

This is the opening chapter of Green Habitat Solutions’ web blog. Being the first and therefore the weirdest of feelings that I am going to be talking to some people, somewhere across the planet about the culture developing for Yurt life- styles and interests, the ins and outs of what they are, the materials used, […]