SIPS Platform for Yurts: Energy-Efficient Foundations
Along with choosing the size of your yurt, you will need to decide on your platform.
Sustainability
Sustainable Yurts: Eco-Friendly and Chemical-Free Living
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Saving the Earth with Eco Yurts and Sustainable Practices
Our rich history dates back to the Alaskan Gold Rush in 1896. From the early days of our company legacy, Rainier has made sustainability a focal point to company success. We continue to break new ground as an industry leader in the area of environmental stewardship.
5 Ways to Repurpose Yurt Shipping Crates
Aside from being popular glamping and full-time living options, yurts are designed to provide one of the most environmentally friendly living options available. For some, yurts are the best option for alternative living due to their structural strength, or their circular shape that offers beautiful interior designs for glamping. What about the sustainable efficiencies that yurts offer? Rainier Outdoor intentionally designs yurts with materials sourced from the NW to limit travel emissions and our carbon footprint. This effort extends beyond the lattice of a yurt and into the packaging and shipping processes that encompass your yurt order.
Composting Toilets for Yurt Bathrooms: Benefits and Tips
Today's guest post comes from Robert Cimitile, of "Air Head" Composting Toilets. The issue of plumbing a yurt and choosing the bathroom fixtures is a constant question, and I'm seeing more and more yurt dwellers explore composting toilets as an option for their dream yurt.
The Best Yurt Lighting Options for Energy Efficiency
I want to thank Ron Friedman from Rochester, NY for taking the time to share his expertise in LED lighting and how efficiently you can internally light your yurt.
Solar and Portable Electric Solutions for Yurts
This guest post is written by Ron Friedman who represents Craftstrom, a company that makes portable solar power generators. In this post, Ron Friedman shares innovative and sustainable solutions to provide electrical in your Yurt.
Guest Post: Solar Generators for Yurts
I'm very excited about today's guest post, written by my friend Ron Friedman. Ron represents Sol Solutions, a company that makes portable solar power generators. Just to warn you, this is a long post, so grab a snack and get comfy! This is the best post I've read about putting a solar generator in your Rainier Yurt.
Guest Post: Solar Hot Water
I have for you today another fabulous guest post by Ron Friedman. If you've been wondering about an efficient way to get hot water to your yurt, he has a solution for you - solar hot water!