Global Intellect

If you plan to not only survive but thrive in the harsh environment of Burning Man, you’d be well-advised to rise above your REI tent.

Luxury living on the playa requires relaxing in the heat of the day and staying warm on cold nights. You’ve got to be able to transport the structure in and out of Black Rock City, Nevada — the temporary city that rises out of the desert each year during the mammoth art festival — and assemble it in unpredictable conditions. It must be able to survive brutal dust storms that can arrive without warning and last for hours.

Last year, I discovered some clever options for living large on the playa without leaving a big footprint. Though all three solutions were rather low-tech, none would be accessible to Burners without the internet or open source.

Hexayurt

Originally designed as refugee housing, a Hexayurt can be built for $200 from […]

Original post by Renée Davidson