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An Energy Efficient Tiny House That Sets Up in Hours

by Derek Markham on January 22nd, 2009

A Colorado company builds ‘Smart Cabins’ out of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) that can be set up in a matter of hours for a sweet off-grid house or weekend getaway. The company claims up to 30% to 70% energy savings for their octagonal yurts (built with R-28 walls and R-42 roof panels) and a temperature [...]

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Portable Eco-Friendly Digs, The EcoShack Nomad Yurt

by Doug Gunzelmann on March 27th, 2008

Upgrade: $7900 We have the ultimate in quick, easy, unique shelter for any number of uses. The Nomad Yurt from EcoShack brings the traditional nomadic Mongolian shelter to you in a hip and eco-friendly design. Constructed of fast growing and sustainable bamboo and a nature-friendly water repellent coating on the fabric shell the Nomad Yurt is [...]

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