What Are Yurts of Hawaii?
A yurt is a round, tent-like structure used for housing. Yurts have been used for thousands of years by nomadic cultures worldwide. Today, yurts are used as a sustainable living alternative to traditional houses. They are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and can be built in six weeks. Yurts of Hawaii is a local company and a type of yurt popular in the pacific. Does this Spark an idea?
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Yurts Are Climate Compatible
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Yurts can withstand winds of up to 120 miles per hour. Yurts are made of interlaced wooden beams so they move with the Hawaiian weather. They can withstand hurricane winds and earthquakes because they're flexible. The walls are made of mold-resistant cloth that can be replaced if damaged. Yurts are often built on wooden platforms and can be dismantled quickly. This is a desirable feature for anyone building in a potential lava zone.
Yurts Benefit Tourists and Homeowners
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Get closer to nature by staying in a yurt. Building space on the Hawaiian islands is limited. Yurts are a cost-effective alternative to building hotels and homes. They are also eco-friendly. Yurts attract eco-travelers or tourists looking for a cheaper alternative to hotels. Yurts provide housing for native Hawaiians and tourists alike when building permits are unavailable. The added benefit is that tourists staying in yurts have a better experience of Hawaii's natural beauty than those staying in hotels.
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Yurts Are All-Purpose
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Yurts can be used as guesthouses for family and friends. Yurts are all-purpose structures. They can be as simple as a room for a hot tub and as complicated as a finished house with plumbing and electricity. Yurts are built to your liking and many details are customizable including windows, doors, walls, rooms and beams. They can be used as a guesthouse or as a storage facility. Yurts can be taken down and transported if you ever decide to move. They can also be used as studios, vacation homes and rental units.
Yurts Are Inexpensive
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A home in Hawaii has never been more affordable. As of February 2011, a yurt can be built in Hawaii for $6,000-$20,000, depending on the size and features. The price is considerably less than buying a house and an attractive alternative to paying monthly rent. Yurts are a recognized form of housing by the Hawaiian government and permits are required for building.
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