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Build a Simple Covered Tubular Dome by Tamara Munzner
Added: June 24, 2007 Rated 5 by 2 readers ( Vote now 1 2 3 4 5 )

This portable geodesic dome is made of electrical conduit pipes and heavy-duty tarps.

Built as a portable temporary shelter for the 1999 and 2000 Burning Man Festival, this interesting geodesic dome can be assembled on location in "a couple of (leisurely) hours" by one or two people. Building all the components might take a bit longer than that, and requires some power tools, but once the finished parts are at hand, assembly goes quickly with only simple hand tools. The article includes complete details on making the components and assembling the dome. The design includes a rain hat covering a ventilation hole at the top.

Various design alternatives and alternate covering materials are discussed and there are plenty of photos, which are all clickable to view enlargements.

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Build Your Own Yurt by P.R. King
Added: July 6, 2007 Rated 5 by 1 readers ( Vote now 1 2 3 4 5 )

The text and illustrations from the 1995 book A complete guide to making a Mongolian Ger by P.R. King has been made available on the web by its author.

"The Mongolian Ger (describing a Mongolian's tent as a yurt may offend his/her national pride) is a versatile dwelling with a proven pedigree, being home to the nomads of central Asia for many centuries. The oldest complete yurt yet discovered was in a 13th century grave in the Khentei Mountains of Mongolia."

This online book takes you through each step of construction of this versatile portable shelter. The parts list includes typical cost of materials (in British Pounds) and suggests the best materials for each component. There is even a section describing the typical Mongolian furniture and room arrangements of the traditional Mongolian Ger.

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Build a Tiny Teardrop Camper Trailer from So-Cal Teardrops
Added: July 12, 2007 Rated 3.5 by 2 readers ( Vote now 1 2 3 4 5 )

Vintage camper trailer plans from a very old Mechanics Illustrated Magazine.

Commercial trailer maker So-Cal Teardrops brings us this historical look back at a home-built camping trailer. "A streamlined home on wheels that's light and easily towed; has a double berth and a complete kitchenette. Getting away from it all doesn't mean giving up the comforts of home, for with this compact trailer you bring them right along with you."

Built on a welded angle iron chassis, the interior of this tiny teardrop trailer includes an icebox, water tank, electric light, bureau, and a full-length mattress bed. This PDF document contains plans and construction information.

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