Architech Types

[kfarrar]

I know some (maybe only Bannick) are Architechs. I have a half brained, dumb whitted, totally unrealistic dream of building a wooden framed yurt 36 feet in diameter. The sides will be 10 ft and it with have a loft over half the space. I need to know I how would structure the base frame. How many support pilons would be needed assuming there are 12inche foot deep columns? I plan on using hand hewn logs at each of the corners, notched to accept the crossbeams on top for support. I figure the joists will rest on the cross beams like a traditional yurt.

I know you probably think I am &*%$ing crazy, everyone else I have told does. I am ok with that. I just need the basics of some plans so I satisfy my thirst to make a reality of this half-****ed idea.

[RR]

I know some (maybe only Bannick) are Architechs. I have a half brained, dumb whitted, totally unrealistic dream of building a wooden framed yurt 36 feet in diameter...I lived in a geo-dome very similar to that out in NorCal. The "skin" was stretched over Lodgepole sapling built panels and the panels were dowl joined along planed edges with rubber strips trapped between. There was a plank floor floating on logs resting on the ground. The floor did not reach the outer wall but did go under the loft, where there was a nice rug on the planking.

The loft was free standing, 4 hemlock posts...I don't know what the footing was. Widish pine boards were the floor of the loft...maybe they were 10 inch maybe more.

I have no idea how the system was built, but it was comfy and dry.

[kfarrar]

RR-

That must have been awesome living.

I have found lots of plans for traditional yurt kits that can be bought for $4,000 to $10,000 for up to 36' yurt. These are semipermant, but I would like to build a permanent structure.

The technology has existed for many years to build a self contained home complete with solar and compositing toilets. One guy even raised capital and build a whole community of homes like this in NorCal. I wonder why this concept has not taken off in the NorthEast. Maybe someone just needs to provide enough passion to turn it into a real pursuit. Maybe I am just the guy to do it. Maybe not. Time will tell. But I would love to find a traditional way to raise my family based on real values and connection to the earth.

My desire is to provide fuel to a flame that nearly burnt out years ago. City living will do that. Fortunately, the flame never quite died. It's there. It needs fuel. I won't let it die. I live each day with a constant hunger inside. Sure certain aspects of my life provide nurishment to keep living, quite happily at times. But then othertimes it does not provide me enough sustenance.

I can only imagine that my indian roots are somehow engrained deep inside the person that is me. I feel connected to them sometimes more than others.

[Bannick]

I know some (maybe only Bannick) are Architechs. I have a half brained, dumb whitted, totally unrealistic dream of building a wooden framed yurt 36 feet in diameter. The sides will be 10 ft and it with have a loft over half the space. I need to know I how would structure the base frame. How many support pilons would be needed assuming there are 12inche foot deep columns? I plan on using hand hewn logs at each of the corners, notched to accept the crossbeams on top for support. I figure the joists will rest on the cross beams like a traditional yurt.

I know you probably think I am &*%$ing crazy, everyone else I have told does. I am ok with that. I just need the basics of some plans so I satisfy my thirst to make a reality of this half-****ed idea.

Me and rider.steve....

so is this meant to be permanent? If so you will need to sink the pilons down below the frost line (typically 4feet but varies with latitude). The spacing of the supports and framing depends on the length of the decking you want to use. I would think that if you had a center post that had support beams running out from it in a radial pattern you could get away with a support in the middle and on the outside end of each wich would make the max span +/-9 feet. Then you could span support joists between the main beams to pick up the sheathing if you are using sheathing (plywood, osb) for the floor.

Think of it like a giant octagon with the main support beams radiating out from the center with a post a each corner. You can cantelever the ends to give you the round profile you are looking for.

I don't think you are crazy I say go for it.

[PWDR8S]

Go for it! I have a few friends in yurts..... I really like them... so cozy... so round!

[BladeGirl]

As der Sweedish Chef might say, yust dont yurt yerself!

(Bork bork bork)
-BG

[RR]

BG you should be pun-ished for that..... :D :D :D

[PWDR8S]

As der Sweedish Chef might say, yust dont yurt yerself!

(Bork bork bork)
-BG
http://www.timefortuckerman.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif That one hurt my head!

[BladeGirl]

Well PWDR8S *did* call me the Pun-isher. Maybe I should get a T-shirt....
-BG

[Rider.Steve]

Well PWDR8S *did* call me the Pun-isher. Maybe I should get a T-shirt....
-BG

LMFHO,

BBBBBBorking hilarious!

Yurt went to far with this one Pun-isher

Steve

[Rider.Steve]

Well PWDR8S *did* call me the Pun-isher. Maybe I should get a T-shirt....
-BG

Yah, joost be shore to yrip the arms off the shirt furst.

[BladeGirl]

OK, I remember now, it was YOU who made the pun-isher comment RS, to draw attention away from your own puns? Its a filthy habit...and I love it!

-BG