Hexayurt

Hexayurts at Burning Man
Varying sizes of hexayurts
A general construction diagram

A hexayurt is a simplified disaster relief shelter design. It is based on a hexagonal geodesic geometry adapted to construction from standard 4×8 foot sheets of factory-made construction material, built as a yurt and prioritizing wasting as little material as possible. It was invented in 2002 by Vinay Gupta. Hexayurts are common at Burning Man.

See also

References

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  2. ↑ Davidson, Renée. "$100 DIY Shelter Could Help Homeless Haitians". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
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  6. ↑ White, Carolyn L. (2020). The Archaeology of Burning Man: The Rise and Fall of Black Rock City. University of New Mexico Press. p. 113. ISBN 9780826361349.