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== H13 ==
== H13 ==


* First plywood H13 built 29th June 2011 in Cloughjordan (Ireland) http://twitpic.com/5iq2dt
* First plywood H13 built 29th June 2011 in Cloughjordan (Ireland)
** http://twitpic.com/5iq2dt
** http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/hexayurt/hexayurt-h13-at-the-cloughjordan-ecovillage-2536
 
Vinay is "still not 100% convinced they'll stand the wind at Burning Man easily" - he thinks "we're going to need some testing, and if you are building an H13 this year, please be sure and tape it up well and guy it down solidly, because that's a *lot* of exposed flat vertical surface on the front - but the quality and quantity of the interior space is unbeatable, and in plywood it was a dream to build and is completely solid".
 
That said, it looks like a great hexayurt, and there will be a video and more detailed pictures up soon!


= Additional details =
= Additional details =

Revision as of 23:53, 30 June 2011


The text is at the discussion page and will be restored as soon as the outline is clear. LucasG 14:54, 14 April 2011 (PDT)

Plywood hexayurt

Hexayurts are basically made of panels and connectors. Water-proofing, insect-proofing, fixing to the ground and portability need to be considered.

If the panels are from wood, then:

  • the connectors need to be stronger than with lighter panels.
  • fixing the hexayurt to the ground is probably needed only if there's risk of earthquakes or landslides.
  • water-proofing and insect-proofing need to be considered, asking the local experts.
  • portability will most likely need a group of synchronised carriers.

How to

H12

H13

Vinay is "still not 100% convinced they'll stand the wind at Burning Man easily" - he thinks "we're going to need some testing, and if you are building an H13 this year, please be sure and tape it up well and guy it down solidly, because that's a *lot* of exposed flat vertical surface on the front - but the quality and quantity of the interior space is unbeatable, and in plywood it was a dream to build and is completely solid".

That said, it looks like a great hexayurt, and there will be a video and more detailed pictures up soon!

Additional details

Links

These links need to be sorted LucasG 14:54, 14 April 2011 (PDT)

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