Classic hexayurt setup is time-consuming and while taped connections might be best for anything left undisturbed for long periods, the quick up and quick down demands of Burning Man make taping a candidate for change. Velcro might have sounded like a great idea but I'm not surprised by the noted outcome.
It's a tough challenge and I'm fresh from dealing with the consequences of unaccustomed yurt-builders' attempts. Among other things, I'm again impressed by the fragility of R-Max. It's really tough enough for its assigned role and amazingly strong "when used as intended for yurts," even though it's not designed for structural purposes. The envelop is really limited though. People "misbehave" and bump into it, pull ropes through it, crack it, etc. We had one panel inadvertently over-exposed to freeway wind and crack to bits. I think it's worth looking at somewhat more "complex" designs - something with much of the insulative value of R-Max but with more protection and strength - and more bulletproof installation/de-installation in less time. So that might be more design work, more "factory" prep work, adding more materials, making more specialized fittings, etc. I know that's getting away from the original concept of ""anyone"" can slap these puppies together," I am willing to experiment in another direction to see if a refined product can still stay with the very low cost goal while taking advantage of tech & mfg to make a simpler-to-assemble and longer-lasting dwelling space. Part of what I'm looking at is strength to support gravity water systems. On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 2:05 AM, Vinay Gupta (Hexayurt Shelter Project) < [email protected]> wrote: > > How was your burn? > > Did we learn anything interesting and worth documenting about hexayurts, > coolers etc? > > Do please share! > > V> > > -- > *Vinay Gupta * * [email protected] <[email protected]> * > *http://re.silience.com* <http://re.silience.com> > *Free Science and Engineering in the Global Public Interest* > UK Cell : +44 (0)7500 895568 Twitter/Skype/Gtalk: hexayurt > "In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was > in me an invincible summer" - Albert Camus > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "hexayurt" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
