An Energy Efficient Tiny House That Sets Up in Hours

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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 [...]

Portable Eco-Friendly Digs, The EcoShack Nomad Yurt

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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 [...]