Mongolian yurts are portable dwellings consisting of a durable fabric cover stretched over a wooden lattice frame. They rely on wood-burning stoves for heating and cooking since they are not typically connected to water or electricity. Though humid and damp inside, yurts stay cool during the day due to their fabric covers. With their portable design, yurts could work well in Caldwell County as they function similarly to houses but with a unique round structure made of wood and fabric.

1. Mongolian Yurts By: Ashly Winkler

2. What are they made from? The normal yurt consists of a durable fabric cover, tension band and a wood frame that includes a lattice wall, radial rafters, central compression ring and a framed door.

3. How are they kept? Most yurts are usually kept cool all day. They are kind of humid and damp but are not very hot.

4. How is food cooked and water supplied? There usually not connected to water supplies so they get their water from public wells.On cold mornings and evenings they cook their food on a woodburning stove which heats the yurt. On hot days they use a gas hob.