A Yurt, or a Ger as it is known in Mongolia is a domed tent like structure made of a wooden frame formed by a number of joined lattice walls with a central crown roof connected to poles (81) radiating out and sitting on the top of the walls. Made to resist extreme climates, the structure is covered by various layers like thick wool felt, a layer of waterproof canvas and a decoration layer. Sizes range from 13ft to 45ft in diameter
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More than a tent, the yurt is result of ancient savoir-faire. This ingenious structure requires neither nail nor ground fastening. A traditional yurt is very easy to collapse and assemble again, and it can be transported nicely in small van or truck. Depending on size 3 people can put it together in roughly 4 hours.

Yurts are environmentally friendly, spacious, stable, adaptable, portable, weather proof, warm in arctic cold, yet cool in summer and durable.